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Whitmer celebrates Michigan educators completing intensive Science of Reading training
LANSING, Mich. — On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 8,019 Michigan educators have now completed Language Essentials for Teaching Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training, a program that helps educators strengthen their literacy instruction and implement proven methods, like phonics and comprehension, to empower kids in the classroom. This milestone comes after Michigan saw record […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launches trade mission to South Korea
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that she's participating in a trade mission to South Korea, her fourth official trip overseas of 2026. Whitmer, a Democrat in
The Trump Administration Halted a Great Lakes Project. Then Whitmer Called Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Army Corps had ...
Business Beat: Coldwater woman nominated for Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has nominated Kala Pierucki of Coldwater to serve on the Michig...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan and KY are ‘roadmaps of hope’
“It’s states like Kentucky and Michigan that are showing that we don’t have to live like this anymore,” Whitmer said in Lexington Saturday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan law requires teachers to complete ‘Science of Reading’ training
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law July 21 requiring Michigan teachers to complete "Science of Reading" training within the next five years, as the state ranks 44th in the country in fourth grade reading levels.
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday.
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan ranked #6 in best states for doing business
LANSING – On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan’s No. 6 ranking from CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business, earning a Top 10 ranking for a fifth time under Governor Whitmer’s leadership and representing a massive leap from No. 24 at the start of her administration in 2019. “Michigan is a place where everyone can […]
Slotkin Joins Michigan Delegation Urging Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April. […]
Peters, Bergman lead Michigan delegation in calling on Small Business Administration to approve disaster declaration
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential […]
Whitmer names Amy Epkey as Michigan health acting director as Elizabeth Hertel steps down
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028
The Michigan governor is term-limited and will be leaving office at the end of this year. For months, she has offered only cautious answers about her political future. But on Thursday she gave her clearest response yet.
Gov. Whitmer (D-MI), Mike Pence & Pete Buttigieg on Bridging Political Divide
Former Vice President Mike Pence, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) gather at a policy conference in Mackinac Island, Michigan, addressing topics like bridging the political divide.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, led state from 2011 to 2019
Rick Snyder served as the 48th governor of Michigan from January 1, 2011, to January 1, 2019. He served two terms and was succeeded by Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, securing his party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), are urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the devastating tornadoes in Southwest Michigan this […]
Beshear urges Democrats to 'talk like a normal human being' to voters
Michigan Democrats gathered Saturday in Detroit to honor outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Her Kentucky counterpart had a message on voter messaging.
Why Did Gretchen Whitmer Go Soft on Trump?
The Michigan governor doesn’t sound like “Big Gretch” anymore.
Viewpoint: New taxes on sports betting in Michigan create risks for players
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed taxes on legal sports betting and iGaming are a mistake – and one that Illinois has already made.
Whitmer's State of the State: Goals met, visions unachieved
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined a broad array of policy goals in her State of the State speeches over the years. How many materialized?
Midland business briefs: Whitmer reappoints Lampman, more
On Jan. 15, Jan Lampman of Midland was reappointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Statewide Independent Living Council.
The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.