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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery Efforts

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 23, 2025
LANSING, MI - On July 23, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the… Read More

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 21, 2025
LANSING, MI - On July 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Public Service Commission; State Land Bank Authority Board of… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Bench

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 21, 2025
LANSING, MI - On July 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the upcoming appointment of Christopher Burnett to the 57th District Court in Allegan County. "Today, I am proud to appoint… Read More

Gov Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads in Saginaw Gratiot and Keweenaw

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 21, 2025
LANSING, MI - On July 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week in several counties… Read More

After Voting for Billionaire Tax Cuts, John James to Now Beg for Billionaire Bucks at DeVos' Fundraiser

July 18, 2025
LANSING - Republican gubernatorial candidate John James, who recently voted to cut Medicaid from working families to give tax giveaways to billionaires, is set to appear at a ritzy fundraiser with… Read More

ICYMI: State House Republicans Hold Budget Process Hostage

July 17, 2025
With Senate Dems’ general and education budgets in limbo since May, House Republicans are refusing to come to the table in good faith LANSING - In case you missed it, Matt Hall has led the… Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $144 Million for Nearly 210,000 Michiganders Across the State

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 17, 2025
Money back in people’s pockets delivered as a result of state partnership with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt LANSING, MI - On July 17, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the first… Read More

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Create the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative, Supporting Good-Paying Jobs Across Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 17, 2025
Funding coincides with Gov. Whitmer’s executive directive to advance the testing, production and integration of uncrewed aircraft systems technologies LANSING, MI - On July 17, 2025,… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Jackson Mayor Marty Griffin

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 17, 2025
LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 18, to honor the life and service of former Jackson Mayor and… Read More

ICYMI: Failed Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Slammed for Embarrassing Fundraising Lie After FEC Reports Reveal He Raised Half What He Announced

July 16, 2025
Rogers’ campaign in meltdown mode after being outraised by potential GOP primary opponent Bill Huizenga LANSING - Mike Rogers’ second Senate run is going just as poorly as his last… Read More

Trump and Michigan Republicans Responsible for Killing $55 Billion Manufacturing Project

July 16, 2025
LANSING - Disastrous economic policies pushed by Donald Trump and supported by Michigan Republicans like John James, Mike Rogers, Aric Nesbitt, Matt Hall, and Tom Leonard have caused plans for a $55… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 16, 2025
LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, July 17, to honor the life and service of U.S. Army Staff Sgt.… Read More

6 Months of Matt Hall's So-Called Leadership

July 15, 2025
LANSING - As Matt Hall continues to fail to negotiate with Democrats, it’s no wonder that in six months under MAGA Matt Hall’s so-called leadership, Michiganders have spent every day… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Highlights Impact of Federal Tariffs on Michigan Employers and Consumers, Causing Price Hikes and Layoffs Across Affected Industries

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 15, 2025
LANSING, MI - On July 15, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted new data released by the Yale Budget Lab showing that the U.S. effective tariff rate is at its highest point in 115 years,… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Michigan Lawmaker Virgil C. Smith

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
July 15, 2025
LANSING, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, July 16, to honor the life and service of former Michigan state… Read More