Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s optimistic for a bipartisan road funding deal this year but criticized several elements of a GOP plan. Here are the facts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Whitmer wants more men in Michigan colleges and job training. What to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is aiming to get more men in college and skills training programs in Michigan. Here’s how.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump praises Whitmer, vows to ramp up Asian carp fight to 'save Lake Michigan'
In Oval Office, President Donald Trump says he’ll work with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stop Asian carp, calling her a ‘very good person’ who has ‘really done an excellent job.’
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan legalizes paid surrogacy in sweeping overhaul of parentage laws
Michigan becomes last state to lift surrogacy ban in move advocates say will make it easier for infertile and same-sex couples to start families. Critics fear exploitation. Here’s what to know.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer vape tax plan would ban most flavors as ‘contraband’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to tax e-cigarettes would also ban any vape products not approved by the FDA, treating them as contraband subject to ‘seizure and forfeiture.’
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Tax, cut or both? Gretchen Whitmer needs House GOP help to fix Michigan roads
House Republicans and Democrats introduce competing roads plans as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer again calls for a long-term fix.
Posted inMichigan Government
State of the State: Takeaways, fact-checks from Gretchen Whitmer’s big speech
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.
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State of the State: Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's full speech
Gov. Whitmer lays out her vision for the year in a joint address to the Michigan House and Senate, beginning at 7 p.m.
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Opinion | Michigan’s utopian dreams: State officials aim for the impossible
Setting unrealistic goals avoids a basic level of accountability we should demand of policymakers and distracts the government from dealing with issues that it can actually do something about.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer wants to limit cellphones in Michigan schools, tax vapes
Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools ‘to improve student mental health and outcomes.’
