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Michigan Dems Launch Campaign to Demand Republican House Reps. Protect Medicaid

May 9, 2025
LANSING - With Trump’s budget slashing Medicaid and Medicare funding, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a new campaign so local Michiganders can tell their Republican representatives to… Read More

Statement: Michigan Dems Chair Applauds Gov. Whitmer's Success in Protecting Great Lakes from Invasive Carp

May 9, 2025
LANSING - With new federal support to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has delivered record investments to block invasive carp from accessing one of the… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Honors Seven Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 8, 2025
The annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan LANSING, MI - On May 08, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced seven Michigan preservation… Read More

Michigan Dem Party Chair Congratulates Iron County Dems for Organizing County Party

May 8, 2025
With Iron County Dems’ re-establishment, Dems are continuing to show up for Michiganders year-round LANSING - On May 7, 2025, Iron County Democratic Party members passed their bylaws to help… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Announces $25 Million in Statewide Placemaking Grants to Support Vibrant Communities, Encourage Population Growth

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 7, 2025
Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from the MEDC’s Revitalization and Placemaking program LANSING, MI - Governor… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 7, 2025
MDHHS report also shows federal cuts to Medicaid will increase costs for hospitals and small businesses, and significantly strain state budget Further report results to be released in the coming… Read More

ICYMI: Trump Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage for Millions of Michiganders

May 7, 2025
With Trump’s budget jeopardizing health care access, Michiganders came together to speak up about what these cuts would mean for our state LANSING - In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding to Redevelopment Properties in Grand Rapids, Holly, and Utica into Space for Thriving Businesses

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 5, 2025
LANSING, MI - On May 05, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three redevelopment projects have received support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, which will see… Read More

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Lenawee, Lake, Delta, and Schoolcraft Counties

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
May 5, 2025
LANSING, MI - On May 05, 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

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

ICYMI: Rep. Huizenga Praises Trump Agenda as It Kills Jobs, Raises Costs, and Guts Health Care for Michiganders

May 1, 2025
Once again, Michigan Republicans are in lockstep with Trump, even as it devastates our communities LANSING - In case you missed it, Congressman Bill Huizenga has been lauding Trump’s… Read More

Statement: Michigan Dems Chair Slams Speaker Hall and Leader Nesbitt for Taking Credit on Selfridge After Voting Against Millions for the Base

April 30, 2025
LANSING - Earlier April 30, 2025, MAGA Matt Hall attempted to take credit for the jobs coming to the Selfridge National Guard Base, after previously voting against millions of dollars for the base.… Read More

ICYMI: Michiganders Call Out Dangerous Impacts of Trump Administration's First 100 Days

April 30, 2025
At a round table in Macomb yesterday, Chair Hertel moderated a discussion on how Trump has hurt veterans, seniors, small businesses, and more LANSING - In case you missed it, local Macomb… Read More

ICYMI: Michigan Dems Chair Calls Out Rep. Tom Barrett for Vote to Close Social Security Offices

April 30, 2025
LANSING - During a budget markup today in the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Republican Congressman Tom Barrett abandoned Michiganders on Social Security in his district,… Read More