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Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Signs Bill Helping Michigan Distilleries
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4842 into law, which cuts costs for small Michigan distilleries and supports Michigan grain farmers. House Bill 4842 assists Michigan's growing craft distillery industry by lowering mark up costs associated with the purchase of Michigan grain, increasing the number of bottles distillers can produce while saving them and their customers money.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of the Shooting at Illinois Fourth of July Parade
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, July 5 through sunset on Saturday, July 9 to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces Three Rebuilding Our Bridges Projects Starting This Month
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that three major bridge repair projects are starting this month as part of her Rebuilding Our Bridges program.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Celebrates Bipartisan Budget and Urges Further Action
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the Michigan Legislature passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 state budget.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces Business Expansion Creating Manufacturing Jobs and Generating Investment in Flint
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that plastics recycler Island Plastics will create 24 manufacturing jobs in Flint with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer on Michigan Supreme Court Expanding Civil Rights to LGBTQ+ Michiganders for First Time in State History
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan Supreme Court delivered a decision affirming that the protections, rights, and freedoms afforded to all Michiganders under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) extend to sexual orientation. Previously, Governor Whitmer filed an amicus brief in the Michigan Supreme Court arguing the language of the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Tours Mound Road After Delivering $32 Million in Recent Bipartisan Budget to Fix and Expand Roadway
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured road repair work on Mound Road in Sterling Heights.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Michigan Congressional Delegation Helps Pass CHIPS and Science Act
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and bipartisan members of Michigan’s congressional delegation issued the following statements after the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors for America and Science (CHIPS) and Science Act.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 7-28
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Architects, Michigan Blueberry Commission, Michigan Health Endowment Fund Board, Michigan-Indiana State Line Commission, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority Board of Directors, Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority Board of Directors, Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan Women’s Commission, Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board, Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council, and the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces $321 Million Investment in 1,650 Michigan Communities Supporting Infrastructure, Economic Growth
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more than 1,650 communities in Michigan will receive more than $321 million to help them invest in infrastructure, grow their economies, and continue delivering essential services as part of the second batch of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund payments.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Statement on Senate Passage of CHIPS+ Act
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed legislation including the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces 500 New Jobs as High-Tech Auto Electronics Manufacturer Gentex Expands in Zeeland
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Gentex, a manufacturer of high-tech electronics for the auto, aerospace, and fire safety industries, is investing $300 million to expand in Zeeland with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, creating 500 good-paying jobs.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Reduce Crime and Gun Violence
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing Michigan state departments and law enforcement agencies to utilize federal resources from the recently passed Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce crime and gun violence.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces $1.3 Million Infrastructure Investment for Lapeer County Road Commission to Support Local Agriculture Industry
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Lapeer County Road Commission will receive $1.3 million for upgrades to Shaw Road in Goodland Township that will support the region’s industrial and large-scale, farming operations as part of a U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant program.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gilchrist II Announces Eric Frederick Selected as Michigan High-Speed Internet Office’s First Chief Connectivity Officer
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In a historic selection, Eric Frederick has been chosen as the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office’s (MIHI) very first Chief Connectivity Officer.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Six Projects Starting This Week
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced six road projects slated to begin this week in Clare, Eaton, Gogebic, Jackson, Lenawee, Ontonagon, Sanilac counties.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Gilchrist Visits the Historic I-94 Second Ave Bridge Project
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Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II was joined by federal, state, and local leaders to tour the I-94 Second Avenue Bridge project as construction crews complete a multi-day movement to slide the bridge into its final position.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Administration Hosts Congressional Leaders to Urge Passage of CHIPS Act
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As the CHIPS Act moved through the U.S. Senate this week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II are again urging full funding and swift passage of this critical bill.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: Whitmer Announces Michiganders to Receive Additional Assistance in July to Lower Cost of Groceries
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Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will continue to receive at least an additional $95 monthly payment in July to help lower the cost of groceries and ensure Michiganders can keep more of their hard-earned money.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor: ICYMI: Detroit Free Press: Michigan is Desperately Trying to Make Private Child Care More Affordable
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After launching a plan to address the childcare shortage, Governor Whitmer has worked with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to expand access to high-quality and affordable child care, while delivering record funding to keep childcare programs open, and retain and hire childcare professionals.
