None-----
Recent News About None-----
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Statement on the Passing of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the passing of State Representative Andrea Schroeder, who served Michigan's 43rd House District in parts of Oakland County.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Whitmer Celebrates MI's Strong Economic Growth, Third Highest in Nation
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced Michigan's strong economic progress continues after the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released state-by-state Q2 2021 GDP numbers showing Michigan at 8.3% growth - the third highest in the nation and the best in the Midwest.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist and Cabinet Members Meet with Tribal Leaders
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and cabinet members hosted a summit with Michigan's tribal leaders to address the issues important to their communities and ensure they have an empowered seat at the table "I am honored to host today's summit with Michigan's tribal communities," said Governor Whitmer.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant for U-M Flint to Support Over 300 Jobs and $10.4 Million in Investment in Flint
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Whitmer announced that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan, to construct the university's new College of Innovation and Technology.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Announces Key Appointments to Cabinet, State Agencies, and Executive Staff
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced several appointments and staff filling high-level roles in state government.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to Boost High-Tech Business Growth in Cass County, Creating 248 Jobs and Generating $14 Million in Investment
by Press release submission
Today, Gov. Whitmer announced that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6 million grant to the Midwest Energy Cooperative in Cassopolis, Michigan to construct the needed road, sewer, and water infrastructure to support the 234-acre Southwest Michigan Advanced Research and Technology Park (SMART Park).
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Announces Partnership with Midwest Governors to Coordinate Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, and Futureproof Regional Commerce
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined her colleagues in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin today to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the Midwest region, signing the Regional Electric Vehicle for the Midwest Memorandum of Understanding (REV Midwest MOU).
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Board and Commissions
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan State Waterways Commission, Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness, and the Chair of the Michigan Community Corrections Board.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Signs Budget that Puts Michiganders First, Helps Working Families, and Grows the Economy
by Press release submission
At the Lansing Community College West Campus, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed SB 82 and HB 4400 which ensure funding is now in place for Fiscal Year 2022 which begins on October 1.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to 23rd District Court of Taylor
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Victoria I. Shackelford to the 23rd District Court of the City of Taylor.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins MEDC to announce 11 Michigan communities receiving nearly $15 million to upgrade water systems statewide
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing that 11 communities around Michigan have been awarded nearly $15 million in Community Development Block Grant Water-Related Infrastructure grant funds to make necessary water-related infrastructure improvements.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Michigan Strategic Fund Projects Supporting Hundreds of Jobs and Water Infrastructure
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of projects that include crucial support for Ford's continued investment in electric vehicles in Michigan, a biopharmaceutical facility in Ann Arbor creating 160 jobs, and $14.9 million in grants to 11 communities around the state to support infrastructure improvements.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist's Statement on Secure MI Vote
by Press release submission
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statement after the Board of Canvassers approved the Secure MI Vote petition.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Kicks Off Manufacturing Week, Highlighting Working People in Critical Statewide Industry
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation declaring September 26 to October 2, 2021, as Manufacturing Week to recognize Michigan's more than 11,000 unique manufacturing firms, which account for over 600,000 jobs and over $98 billion of total output annually.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Whitmer Announces More Than 178,600 Michigan Households Are Receiving Additional Home Heating Credit Payment
by Press release submission
Gov. Whitmer today announced that more than 178,600 Michigan households who received Home Heating Credits for the 2020 tax year are receiving an additional one-time payment this month to help keep their homes warm.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Board and Commissions
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Board of Boiler Rules, State Fire Safety Board, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Michigan Truck Safety Commission, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Health Information Technology Commission, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, MSU-CIBER Advisory Board, Committee on the Purchase of Goods and Services from Community Rehabilitation Organizations, and the Chair of the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Appeals FEMA Denial to Add Macomb and Oakland Counties to Major Disaster Declaration
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the State of Michigan is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial to expand the Major Disaster Declaration in southeast Michigan to include households in Macomb and Oakland counties.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation Keeping Legal Blood Alcohol Content at 0.08%
by Press release submission
Governor Whitmer today signed Senate Bills 616 and 617, which together accelerate the effectiveness of changes made by House Bills 4308 and 4309 by maintaining the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) at 0.08%, keeping Michigan drivers safe, and saving the state millions in federal dollars.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Appoints Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian as Chief Medical Executive, Thanks Dr. Joneigh Khaldun for Leadership During Pandemic
by Press release submission
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian will serve as chief medical executive for the state of Michigan beginning on Friday, October 1.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs
by Press release submission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that Rivian, a manufacturer of all-electric adventure vehicles, is establishing its new Rivian Service Support Operations facility in Plymouth creating 100 new high-wage jobs and investing $4.6 million into the Plymouth facilities with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
