The governor endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and seemed to end speculation of her 2024 aspirations, telling reporters on Monday ‘I’m not going anywhere.’
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Top Michigan Dems back Kamala Harris for president. Could Gretchen Whitmer be VP?
Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer would be a ‘historic ticket of two women in their 50s’ who could ‘turn the tables’ on a 78-year-old Donald Trump, one columnist wrote Sunday.
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
The governor announces a new state office to find ways to address decades of stagnation. The move comes after a commission she appointed unceremoniously ended.
Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
Amid an “election integrity” push, lawyers for the Trump campaign and other GOP groups argue expansion of voter registration sites in Michigan violates state and federal law.
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Michigan’s new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety — but that’s $301.5 million less than last year.
As Biden reassures Democrats, cracks emerge in Michigan’s united front
As he returns to Detroit, Joe Biden vows to remain in the presidential race. Some Michigan Democrats are still concerned.
Bridge elections FAQ video: Biden weaknesses, Slotkin strengths and more
Bridge Michigan answers reader questions in our weekly elections FAQ show. In the latest episode, political reporters break down the Democratic pressure campaign for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid.
Bridge elections FAQ video: Budget, voting and endless Whitmer speculation
Watch Bridge Michigan’s latest installment of Elections FAQ, a new weekly video feature in which reporters answer reader questions.
Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t replace Biden. What happens if that changes?
A complete guide to a host of ‘what ifs’ from the Michigan governor, who is co-chair of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and says anyone who suggests he can’t win Michigan is full of malarkey.
Opinion | An open letter to Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Whitmer, you possess the vision and tenacity our nation needs. Now, it’s time for you to fix our damn democracy.