In her sixth State of the State speech, Whitmer outlined 10 goals. Most are more modest than in years past, reflecting the reality of an election year and temporarily split House of Representatives.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer State of the State 2024: Read the speech
The Democratic governor gave her sixth State of the State address on Wednesday. It was included about 10 goals, lots of references to 1980s rock anthems and praise for the Detroit Lions. Read the speech.
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RNC: Kristina Karamo ‘properly removed’ as Michigan GOP chair; review ongoing
The Republican National Committee has found that Kristina Karamo was ‘properly removed’ as Michigan GOP chair, but Pete Hoekstra isn’t yet recognized as party leader. A review continues.
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Watch Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State
Gov. Whitmer will give her sixth state of the state address where she is expected to unveil new plans for economic development and highlight the accomplishments of her in the Democratic party over the last year.
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Who is Pete Hoekstra? Meet the Trump ambassador in fight for Michigan GOP
Pete Hoekstra may or may not be the new chair of the Michigan Republican Party, depending on who you ask. He’s won elections, lost elections and sparked controversy as a congressman and ambassador under Donald Trump.
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U.S. Supreme Court to redistricting commission: Keep redrawing Detroit maps
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to press pause on the remapping sessions underway for metro Detroit political districts while the commission appeals a lower court’s decision that found their original maps unconstitutional.
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Gov. Whitmer to propose $5,000 caregiver tax credit for Michigan families
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call for a tax credit for caregivers that would provide up to $5,000 off their taxes to cover caregiving expenses.
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How to watch Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address
Gov. Whitmer will give a State of the State address to outline plans for Michigan and highlight accomplishments of the last year.
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Whitmer State of the State 2024: Did she meet last year's goals?
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.
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Michigan GOP faction sues Karamo, picks Hoekstra to replace her
Kristina Karamo says she’s still chair of the Michigan Republican Party, but critics who sued her Friday picked a replacement Saturday: Pete Hoekstra, a former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador under Donald Trump.