The aim is to improve educational outcomes from early childhood through after-school and postsecondary programs, with the goal of every Michigan student earning a skill certificate or degree after high school.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Panel to keep young people in Michigan includes one person under 40 so far
The Gov. Whitmer-appointed Growing Michigan Together Council has a tough job figuring out how to keep young adults from moving away, while getting more people to move to Michigan.
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Whitmer asks Biden for disaster declaration in western U.P. because of floods
Spring floods in the Upper Peninsula were ‘of such severity and magnitude’ that the state needs federal help to recover, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to President Joe Biden and emergency management officials
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Why would young people move to Michigan? Whitmer panel explores options
Access to lakes, good and diverse jobs and affordability can help kick-start Michigan’s population stagnation, according to a roundtable of mid-career workers in Michigan spearheaded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Opinion | Governor’s population council a chance for smart ideas to shine
There’s no first step to attracting people to Michigan, because everything that needs to happen must all happen simultaneously. We must rise above petty politics and apply brilliant ideas already being tested locally.
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‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan
Michigan drivers will be subject to tougher distracted driving laws. Holding a cell phone for non-emergency calls, texts or social media use could result in a ticket.
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Gretchen Whitmer forms ‘Fight Like Hell PAC’ to back federal candidates
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to use her growing profile to raise money for President Joe Biden and defend a U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Debbie Stabenow.
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Whitmer taps GOP businessman to tackle Michigan population crisis
John Rakolta, a Republican megadonor and Trump-nominated ambassador, will co-chair Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council focused on developing solutions to Michigan’s population crisis.
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Gov. Whitmer plans group to tackle Michigan’s population crisis
At the Mackinac Policy Conference next week, Gretchen Whitmer will announce a commission to develop policy recommendations to jump-start population growth, reimagine road funding and improve public education.
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Whitmer signs ‘red flag’ law, allowing Michigan judges to confiscate guns
Michigan becomes the 21st state to allow ‘extreme risk protection orders’ allowing judges to temporarily seize guns of those deemed a danger.