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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May As Jewish American Heritage Month

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 1, 2025
LANSING, MI - On May 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan, honoring the achievements, culture and contributions of Jewish Michiganders… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 1, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Secures Game-Changing New F15-EX Fighter Mission for Selfridge, Protecting Jobs, Military Families, and Michigan's Defense Industry

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 29, 2025
President’s announcement cements years of bipartisan advocacy by state officials, congressional delegation, and local partners to protect Selfridge’s $850 million annual economic impact… Read More

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in St. Clair, Van Buren, Berrien, Macomb, and Ogemaw Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 28, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 28, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road repair projects this week in several counties across the… Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces 543 New Jobs in Wayne, Bay Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 24, 2025
Norplas Industries Inc., dba Magna Exteriors Highland Park, expands in Highland Park, to create 500 jobs HL Mechatronics to purchase two new facilities in Wiliams Township, create 43 new… Read More

Governor Whitmer Attends Departure Ceremony for Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 24, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 24, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed 100 soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) 3rd Battalion (General Support), 238th Aviation… Read More

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 23, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 23, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Judge Noah Hood to the Michigan Supreme Court; Judge Mariam Bazzi to succeed Hood on the Michigan Court of… Read More

ICYMI: Michigan Republicans Mired in Hypocrisy as Detroit News Exposes Trump Taking $1 Million from Chinese-Linked Gotion

April 22, 2025
After spending an entire election cycle throwing lies and misinformation about the Chinese-linked Gotion, Michigan Republicans have stayed mum on Trump taking $1 million LANSING — In case… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding to Bring 90 New Jobs, Cutting-Edge Medicine to Detroit with BAMF Health Facility

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 22, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board support for a new health facility from Grand Rapids-based BAMF Health, a leader in diagnosing… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Pope Francis

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 22, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Trump, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Announces Approval for 1,220 Housing Units, Community Vibrancy in Muskegon, Southfield and Ferndale

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 22, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board support for placemaking projects that will add critical housing, commercial space and vibrancy… Read More

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with a Project Starting This Week in Arenac County

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 21, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin bridge repairs this week in Arenac County. Based on economic… Read More

Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist Statements on Pope Francis' Death

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 21, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 21, 2025, Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist released the following statements on the death of Pope Francis:Governor Whitmer Statement“Pope Francis was an… Read More

Governor Whitmer Seeks Extension to Request Major Disaster Declaration Following Northern Michigan Ice Storm

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 21, 2025
Request comes in an effort to ensure local jurisdictions and municipalities have adequate time to complete response activities and assess impacts and damages LANSING, MI - On April 21, 2025,… Read More

Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Attends Departure Ceremony for Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 19, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 19, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II addressed 70 soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) 1171st Medical Company Area Support, along… Read More