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Governor Gretchen Whitmer - State of Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus.
The next Michigan governor - there's no shortage of contenders, …
Nov 9, 2024 · Former GOP nominee for governor Tudor Dixon headlines the Republicans. Former gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke. Former gubernatorial and presidential candidate Perry Johnson.
Entrapment in play as appeals court looks at plot to kidnap Michigan …
Jun 12, 2024 · An appeals court is raising major questions about the trial of the two key figures in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor — and putting federal prosecutors on the defensive as the government tries to preserve the extraordinary guilty verdicts.
Whitmer promises 'real change for people' in State of the State …
Jan 24, 2024 · Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed Wednesday night that Michigan will dominate the manufacturing of batteries and the production of clean energy and called on lawmakers to retool the state's...
Historic term begins in Michigan as Whitmer, others sworn in
Jan 1, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for second term as the state’s 49th governor on Sunday, pushing a message of unity and working together during remarks on the state Capitol steps as Democrats took full control of the state government for the first time in 40 years.
Whitmer says she'll look to find 'common ground' with Trump
10 hours ago · The Michigan governor refused to join the group, due to another mission. ... And even though she paused for a moment, when told by Skubick this back channel news would be reported - she confirmed ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in ... - Associated Press News
Jan 25, 2024 · Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on lawmakers to pass increased investments in education in an attempt to save residents money in her sixth State of the State address Wednesday night.
Whitmer signs package to push Michigan to 100% clean energy …
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a sweeping clean energy package Tuesday that would make Michigan the second swing state to go 100% clean energy by 2040, a move widely applauded by...
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Whitmer to deliver her sixth State of the State
Jan 24, 2024 · LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her State of the State Address on Wednesday in front of the state's first Democratic-led legislature in 40 years. Her address is scheduled...