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ICYMI: Michigan Republican Oversight Committee Members Have Long History of Financial Mismanagement and Extremism

April 10, 2025
Despite their claims to bring fiscal responsibility to Michigan, these Republican state Representative can’t even seem to manage their own finances, much less the entire… Read More

Gov. Whitmer's Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 9, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 09, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her Build, America, Build Address in Washington D.C., laying out her vision to work with both parties and federal officials to… Read More

Mike Duggan Praises Right Wing Election Denier Matt Hall

April 8, 2025
LANSING — On April 7th, independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan joined the extreme Republican state House Speaker, Matt Hall. Following their event, Chair of the Michigan Democratic… Read More

ICYMI: Hands Off Roundup - Michigan Rejects Trump and Republicans’ Disastrous Agenda

April 7, 2025
This Saturday, Michiganders rallied in the thousands in Marquette, Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and more to show their outrage at Trump’s reckless 77 days as President LANSING — In… Read More

Statement: Michigan Dems Chair Denounces Rep. John James’ Gubernatorial Campaign

April 7, 2025
LANSING - Following John James’ announcement that he’s launching his campaign for governor, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:… Read More

Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Alpena and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 4, 2025
Visit follows deployment of National Guard and flurry of executive orders to rush resources to the region LANSING, MI - On April 4, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited two northern… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Declaring Energy Emergency in the Upper Peninsula, Suspends Restrictions to Increase Flow of Fuel and Other Supplies

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 4, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025 night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the Upper Peninsula. Severe ice storms closed the Mackinac Bridge multiple… Read More

Statement: Chair Hertel Celebrates Election Integrity Assessment Amid Republican Attacks on Democracy

April 3, 2025
LANSING -- Earlier on April 3rd, news broke that the Secretary of State’s office completed an audit confirming the security of the 2024 election at the same time that Republicans are pushing to… Read More

ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michiganders of Tax Extension Available to People Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 3, 2025
Individuals, Businesses can Focus on Recovery and Not Tax Deadlines LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a reminder that individuals and businesses across twelve… Read More

Governor Whitmer Visits Otsego, Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 3, 2025
Visit follows deployment of National Guard and flurry of executive orders to rush resources to the region LANSING, MI - On April 3, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited three northern Michigan… Read More

ICYMI: Trump Takes Over $40 Million from Michigan Schools from School Infrastructure Projects

April 1, 2025
As Trump tries to gut the Department of Education, his Education Secretary reneges on tens of millions for Michigan schoolsLANSING — In case you missed it, Trump’s Department of Education… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 1, 2025
Honoring significant roles Arab Americans have played in Michigan and beyond LANSING, MI - On April 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation, recognizing April as Arab American… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lifts Trucking Restrictions to Get Fuel to Impacted Areas, Adds Additional Counties to State of Emergency Declaration

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
April 1, 2025
LANSING, MI - On April 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan National Guard to provide more personnel and specialized equipment to help with ice storm recovery efforts in northern… Read More

ICYMI: Michiganders Gather to Hold John James Accountable at Michigan Dems' Town Hall

March 31, 2025
This Saturday, US Sen Chris Murphy and US Rep Maxwell Frost joined a packed room of Dems in Warren to call out Rep. John James for hiding from his constituents LANSING - In case you missed it,… Read More

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Osceola, Kent, Montcalm, and Mackinac Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
March 31, 2025
LANSING, MI - On March 31, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin bridge, road, and culvert repairs this week in Osceola, Kent,… Read More