Gretchen Whitmer March 4, 2023 Whitmer's $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and 'reproductive freedom' Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $79 billion budget proposal, a record high for the state of Michigan should it pass, comes with an onslaught of support for progressive motives and ideas.
Michigan March 1, 2023 Michigan Senate votes to enshrine LGBTQ protections into state's civil rights law The Michigan state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a proposal to expand the state's civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community under anti-discrimination policies.
Gretchen Whitmer February 28, 2023 Gretchen Whitmer criticized for apparent night out while Michigan hit with severe winter weather, power loss Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a fellow Democratic state lawmaker were criticized as severe winter storm that struck the state last week.
Michigan February 21, 2023 Michigan woman, 19, last university shooting victim to be buried Hundreds of people, including Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, gathered for the Tuesday funeral of slain Michigan State University student Arielle Anderson.
Michigan February 15, 2023 Michigan Gov. Whitmer says time for 'only thoughts and prayers' is over, vows to take action on gun violence Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the time for “only thoughts and prayers is over” as she renews calls for stronger gun laws.
Michigan February 14, 2023 Michigan Gov. Whitmer claims mass shootings are 'uniquely American problem' Democratic Gov. Getchen Whitmer of Michigan said Tuesday morning that words were no longer sufficient and that action must be taken to stop rampant gun violence like that seen at Michigan State University.
Mass Shootings February 14, 2023 Michigan State shooting: Doctor breaks down in tears describing response E.W. Sparrow Hospital acting president Dr. Denny Martin broke down in tears on Tuesday morning while providing updates on the five victims of the mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Media February 12, 2023 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer confronted on TikTok use despite national security risk: 'The way we use it is secure' CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about why she is active on TikTok amid national security concerns and wondered if it was appropriate.
Michigan February 11, 2023 Whitmer’s ‘implicit bias’ training pushes Michigan health workers to admit bias, ‘get out of your comfort zone An initiative from Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forced employees of the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs to take a three-hour "unconscious bias" course.
Michigan February 8, 2023 Whitmer pushes Michigan's highest-ever budget Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $79 billion budget Wednesday — the largest in the state's history — with a focus on school and health spending.
Michigan January 26, 2023 Michigan Gov. Whitmer plans to enact stricter gun laws, repeal abortion restrictions, provide tax relief Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State address on Wednesday. She plans to enact stricter gun laws, provide immediate tax relief, and repeal abortion laws.