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On Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 268 and House Bills 5576 & 5580, which together establish the governor's Michigan Reconnect Grant Program and move Michigan closer to reaching the governor's goal of attaining 60 percent postsecondary educational attainment by 2030.
President Donald Trump's allies are trying to contain a politically risky election year fight with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as he struggles to balance presidential politics with a global pandemic in one of the nation's most important swing states.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she suspended state hiring and promotions Monday and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday during a press conference Michigan is currently ranked 5th in the nation with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
"Let's be very clear: Beaumont Health is almost at capacity right now. We have not seen the worst of it yet," Governor Whitmer said. "The numbers are going to continue to climb."
Michigan is currently in the top five states in the nation in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The stay home stay safe executive order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 24, for at least the next three weeks.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 5174 and Senate Bills 253 and 762 into law Tuesday. Here's a closer look at them.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that her administration will expand access to telemedicine for Michiganders by immediately allowing Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their home.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4266, 5266, 4712, 4713 and 5103 into law Tuesday. Here's a closer look at them.
A number of insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Priority Health, CVS Health, McLaren, and Meridian also announced they will fully cover the cost of medically-necessary COVID-19 tests for members.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is backing Joe Biden for president days before the state's Democratic primary, giving the former vice president another boost after his success on Super Tuesday.
On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared March 2020 as Women's History Month to honor trailblazing women who have improved Michigan and the United States throughout history.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the state Emergency Operations Center to coordinate with state, local and federal agencies to help prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus Friday.
While speaking at the MICHAuto Summit in Detroit, Whitmer signed an executive directive to create the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, effectively immediately.
The most recent list, released by 24/7 Wall St., is based on governor approval ratings from research company Morning Consult.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 5187 and 5188 and Senate Bill 455 into law Thursday. Here's a closer look at them.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package on Tuesday and also vetoed Senate Bill 294 to ensure Michiganders are protected from shoddy construction.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address at East Lansing High School, where her daughters are currently enrolled.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that Michigan will borrow $3.5 billion to rebuild the state's deteriorating highways and bridges over five years.
Whitmer will give the response in English and Escobar will deliver it in Spanish.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has informed the U.S. Department of State that local communities and jurisdictions in Michigan will continue to support the resettlement and welcoming of refugees after the Trump Administration began requiring written consent from states.
The Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are closing in on an agreement to legalize sports betting and internet gambling in Michigan, with final votes possible this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is in Israel for her first international trade trip, has signed a memorandum of understanding to identify Israeli-based companies that could expand their operations into Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to prohibit the sale of an over-the-counter cough suppressant to minors unless they have a prescription.
