Whitmer declares flood-related state of emergency for 3 Michigan counties
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet counties for severe rainfall and flooding on June 29.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet counties for severe rainfall and flooding on June 29.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
A "summer blend" of gasoline, which is intended to help prevent the formation of smog but is also more expensive than regular unleaded gas, will not be required in Southeast Michigan for 2026.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The summer blend of gasoline, which hasn't yet been required in Southeast Michigan, is 10 to 20 cents a gallon more expensive than off-season gas.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance in the aftermath of the March 6 tornado outbreak.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
The funding comes from the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and will create 603 units throughout 13 different projects.
The School Success Partnership program in Michigan is facing drastic funding cuts, with a significant portion of its budget missing from proposed state budgets for 2026-27.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is leading a week-long delegation to a European defense industry conference, seeking to attract investment and foster partnerships for Michigan.
A Michigan judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy's plan to sell 13 dams to an out-of-state private equity firm.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Trump to declare a major disaster in response to severe weather that swept through a large swath of the Lower Peninsula between April 10 and April 21, state officials said Friday.
A Hawaii man has been charged with threatening Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and also threatening to shoot up the state capitol in Lansing.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt asked the Department of Justice to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's role in a $20 million grant scandal.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to file a major disaster declaration application with federal officials over April's severe weather.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Residents and businesses across several Oakland County, Michigan, communities are being asked to conserve water after a main break that happened in Auburn Hills on Sunday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency due to the incident. Jack Springgate shares the latest on the break as of Sunday evening.
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state.
A special election in Michigan could decide whether Democrats maintain their slim majority in the state Senate for the final months of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term.
