A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week puts Michigan on track to have designated carpool lanes for the first time.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Can a $20 million ad campaign attract more Michigan residents? Whitmer hopes so
The ‘You Can in Michigan’ ads are part of a $20 million marketing campaign to highlight job opportunities and benefits of living in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer signs bill easing rehiring of retired Michigan teachers
As Michigan school districts struggle to fill open positions, school district leaders want the option to hire recently retired workers. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into a law a new measure to help with that.
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Tuition-free Michigan Reconnect program expands to 21 year olds. What to know
Michigan is investing another $70 million in an effort to boost education attainment levels. The program pays for free community college those without degrees.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan ‘uniquely impacted’ by UAW strike
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a ‘great deal’ of concern about a prolonged auto strike but is optimistic Ford will eventually finish a planned EV battery plant suspended amid UAW negotiations.
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Gov. Whitmer’s SOAR incentive fund, once a triumph, now faces headwinds
There is growing concern among Democrats and Republicans about what they view as one-sided corporate giveaways in the rush to attract EV investment to Michigan. Lawmakers from both sides say they are now pushing for change.
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Jury acquits three men accused in Whitmer kidnapping plot
The Friday verdict marks the last trial connected with a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 over her pandemic policies. The governor’s office called the verdict ‘disappointing.’
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer taps former lottery commissioner to lead DNR
Scott Bowen is the longest-serving commissioner for the state lottery and has a long career in government. Re-elected in November, Whitmer has made several personnel changes this year.
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Whitmer pushes clean energy, paid leave in Michigan; offers few specifics
The Democratic governor offers a broad wish list for the fall Legislature. She says she’s leaving many details blank to prompt negotiations. Republicans predict the plans will raise taxes.
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Whitmer expands emergency aid to 3 more Michigan counties with storm damage
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared states of emergency in Eaton, Ingham and Livingston counties in the wake of last week’s storms. South Lyon is also eligible for aid.
