Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs new laws she says are about ‘fairness, safety and revenue.’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Opinion | Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new education agency carries dangers
It makes sense for a single agency to coordinate policies in higher education. But Whitmer’s new department may violate the state Constitution and, as we’ve seen in Florida, there are perils when a state executive takes away power from independent institutions.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer population council adds youth, lowers average age of members to 52
A new council tasked with reversing Michigan’s stagnant population got younger Thursday but remains significantly older than the state.
Posted inMichigan Government
Juneteenth becomes an official state holiday in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday making June 19, or Juneteenth, a paid state holiday for government workers. It marks the date enslaved people in Texas were emancipated by Union troops in 1865.
Posted inTalent & Education
Gretchen Whitmer creates new Michigan education agency for pre-K to college
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
