President Donald Trump returned to Michigan Tuesday, rallying to mark his first 100 days in his second term. What was true and what wasn’t.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Trump, joined by Whitmer, announces new jets for Selfridge
Ahead of a campaign event in Warren, President Donald Trump says he’s putting ‘to rest any doubts about Selfridge,’ announcing 21 F-15EX jets to replace retiring planes. He hugged his longtime antagonist, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who greeted him on the tarmac.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promises
Since Gretchen Whitmer became governor, Michigan has given $995 million to companies that promised to create 65,000 jobs. They’ve produced 13,000 — a rate of $76,000 per job, a Bridge investigation finds.
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Top 10 subsidies under Whitmer: Michigan spends $900M; firms create 4,200 jobs
Ten mega projects have dominated economic development under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Most involve electric vehicles, remain behind schedule and have created one-fifth of the 25,000 jobs corporations promised.
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After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentives
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pressed for more money for job-creating subsidies. But after some deals sputtered, lawmakers say it’s time for reforms.
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Whitmer appoints Noah Hood to Michigan Supreme Court, expanding Democrat grip
With the selection of Detroit’s Noah Hood, six of seven justices on the Michigan Supreme Court are now Democratic appointees or nominees.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Whitmer proposes more money for Michigan's aging crisis. Is it enough?
Michigan underfunds services for the elderly compared to other states. That’s a red flag for a state with a fast-aging population.
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Gretchen Whitmer: I shouldn’t have hid my face in White House visit
The governor tells reporters that she regrets a moment that led to a viral photograph. Whitmer was meeting with Trump on Michigan issues but covered her face as she stood with her back to a wall in the Oval Office.
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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer warns 'funding cliff’ coming for Michigan roads
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.
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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.