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  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 5:59 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer is Urging Michiganders to Take Precautions and Stay Safe During Forecasted Heat Wave

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer is Urging Michiganders to Take Precautions and Stay Safe During Forecasted Heat Wave FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      June 14, 2024   Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer is Urging Michiganders to Take Precautions and Stay Safe During Forecasted He…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 3:57 PM

STATEMENT: Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Statements on Mifepristone Decision

STATEMENT: Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Statements on Mifepristone Decision FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       June 13, 2024    Contact: [email protected]         Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Statements on Mifepristone Decision       LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretc…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights in Michigan

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights in Michigan Dear Friend, Happy Pride Month! This June, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and courage of the LGBTQ+ community. Every person, no matter who they love or how they identify deserves to feel safe, valued, and su…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer on Passage of Economic Development Package

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer on Passage of Economic Development Package FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      June 11, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Economic Development Package      LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer rel…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     June 10, 2024  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Coun…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Gun Violence Awareness Day

Gun Violence Awareness Day Dear Friend, Today, I issued a proclamation marking June 7, 2024, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Michigan. Gun violence is a uniquely American problem, and we must take action to keep Michiganders safe as they go to work, dr…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 11:02 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Proclaims June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Proclaims June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? June 7, 2024? Contact: [email protected]? ? Gov. Whitmer Proclaims June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day? ?? LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclam…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 8:31 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Telehealth, Speech Pathology, and More

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Telehealth, Speech Pathology, and More FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 6, 2024   Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Telehealth, Speech Pathology, and More    LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretc…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? June 6, 2024? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions? ?? LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced t…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 1:01 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in Southwest Michigan affected by Tornadoes

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in Southwest Michigan affected by Tornadoes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 6, 2024   Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Com…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Free Parks This Weekend & How We Can Protect Them!

Free Parks This Weekend & How We Can Protect Them! Dear Friend, This week, I proclaimed the first week in June as Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week to celebrate Michigan?s most important natural resource. You can celebrate with us by accessing all ou…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 4:32 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces $10 Million Investment to Help Michigan Lead Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Talent

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces $10 Million Investment to Help Michigan Lead Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Talent FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 5, 2024    Contact: [email protected]        Gov. Whitmer Announces $10 Million Investment to Help Michigan Lead Future o…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 7:16 PM

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer on President Biden’s Executive Action to Secure the Southern Border

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer on President Biden’s Executive Action to Secure the Southern Border FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 4, 2024    Contact: [email protected]          Governor Whitmer on President Biden’s Executive Action to Secure the Southern Border     LANSING, Mich.…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Sec. Vilsack Announce Expansion of Rural Readiness Program to Win Projects, Build Infrastructure, Create Jobs in Rural Michigan

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Sec. Vilsack Announce Expansion of Rural Readiness Program to Win Projects, Build Infrastructure, Create Jobs in Rural Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 4, 2024    Contact: [email protected]        Gov. Whitmer, Sec. Vilsack Announce Expansion of Rur…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 10:01 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Goes to Washington to Continue Bringing Biden-Harris Administration’s Investments to Michigan 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Goes to Washington to Continue Bringing Biden-Harris Administration’s Investments to Michigan  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 4, 2024  Contact: [email protected]        Gov. Whitmer Goes to Washington to Continue Bringing Biden-Harris Administration’s Investments…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 5:05 PM

2024 Mackinac Policy Conference

2024 Mackinac Policy Conference Last week, I was excited to be on Mackinac Island for this year?s Mackinac Policy Conference. I delivered the keynote address highlighting our plans to lower costs, grow Michigan?s economy, and support innovation. I want …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     June 3, 2024  Contact: [email protected]     Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties      …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
June 1, 2024 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring June as Pride Month 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring June as Pride Month  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 1, 2024    Contact: [email protected]        Governor Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring June as Pride Month    Lansing, MICH. -- Today, Governor Gr…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 7:52 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces New Actions to Build a More Innovative Michigan 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces New Actions to Build a More Innovative Michigan? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 30, 2024? Contact: [email protected]? ? Gov. Whitmer Announces New Actions to Build a More Innovative Michigan? Infrastructure for Innovation, Pitch Competition, Chief Inn…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 6:46 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Mackinac Policy Conference Keynote as Prepared for Delivery

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Mackinac Policy Conference Keynote as Prepared for Delivery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 30, 2024  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer’s Mackinac Policy Conference Keynote as Prepared for Delivery     MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- Today, Governor …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Commit to Expand Project DIAMOnD and Calls for Statewide Expansion of “Infrastructure for Innovation”

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Commit to Expand Project DIAMOnD and Calls for Statewide Expansion of “Infrastructure for Innovation” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 30, 2024  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Announces Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Comm…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 4:42 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Bold New Housing and Energy Initiatives to Lower Costs for Michigan

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Bold New Housing and Energy Initiatives to Lower Costs for Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 29, 2024  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Announces Bold New Housing and Energy Initiatives to Lower Costs for Michigan   Mi…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties     …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Honoring Our Military

Honoring Our Military Dear Friend, On Memorial Day, Michiganders come together to honor the memory of those we lost in service to our nation. Those who represent us in uniform are the best of us. They put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 27, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day     LANSING, Mich. — On Memorial Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer paid tribute to the courag…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 1:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 24, 2024? Contact: [email protected]? ? Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day? ?? LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gre…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 23, 2024? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions? ?? LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the follo…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 3:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Appoints Director of Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Appoints Director of Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       May 23, 2024  Contact: [email protected]         Gov. Whitmer Appoints Director of Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancem…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announced Removal of Orange Barrels and Other Traffic Barriers to Ease Memorial Day Travel 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announced Removal of Orange Barrels and Other Traffic Barriers to Ease Memorial Day Travel  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 22, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Announced Removal of Orange Barrels and Other Traffic Barriers to Ease Mem…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 5:36 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Address Paramedic Shortage, Among Other Legislation 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Address Paramedic Shortage, Among Other Legislation  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 22, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Address Paramedic Shortage, Among Other Legislation    LANSING…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Working to Support Michigan's Caregivers

Working to Support Michigan's Caregivers Dear Friend, Most caregiving comes informally and unpaid from family and friends. Not to mention, most families can?t afford to pay for aides, especially over long periods of time. Many middle-class families will…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 5:48 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Site Readiness Efforts, Support for Community Revitalization to Bring New Jobs and Investment to Michigan

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Site Readiness Efforts, Support for Community Revitalization to Bring New Jobs and Investment to Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 21, 2024   Contact: [email protected]     Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Site Readiness Effo…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatments

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 21, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and S…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Pre-K and Community College for All. Let’s Get It Done.

Pre-K and Community College for All. Let?s Get It Done. Dear Friend, A few months ago, I pitched what I?m calling the ?Michigan Guarantee.? It?s a simple promise with huge implications: Every child in Michigan deserves a free education from pre-K throug…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 9:03 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 20, 2024  Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Four Counties…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 6:16 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Drive Investment and Job Creation in Local Communities

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Drive Investment and Job Creation in Local Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 17, 2024  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill to Drive Investment and Job Creation in Local Communities  With mo…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the 52-3 District Court  

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the 52-3 District Court?? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 17, 2024? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the 52-3 District Court?? ? LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an a…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Women's Health Week

Women's Health Week Dear Friend, On Monday, Lt. Gov Gilchrist and I issued a proclamation declaring this week as Women?s Health Week in Michigan. Healthy women are key to healthy communities and serve as the foundation of our families. As governor, I ha…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 2:32 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Allegan and Saginaw Counties that will Support More than 1,700 Jobs

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Allegan and Saginaw Counties that will Support More than 1,700 Jobs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 15, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Al…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 1:04 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE??? May 14, 2024? Contact: [email protected]??? ? Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day? ? LANSING, Mich. ? Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S.…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 9:05 AM

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Accepts Webby Award for Outstanding Public Service & Activism

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer?Accepts Webby Award for?Outstanding Public Service & Activism FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 14, 2024? Contact: [email protected]? ? ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer?Accepts Webby Award for?Outstanding Public Service & Activism? This is the first time an ele…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 9:03 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Nine Counties

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Nine Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 13, 2024   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Nine Counties      …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 4:35 PM

From Detroit to Petoskey, We’re Investing in Infrastructure

From Detroit to Petoskey, We’re Investing in Infrastructure Dear Friend, We are building up our infrastructure in Michigan, from our roads and bridges to our pipes and high-speed internet. To help us get the job done, I signed an executive directive tha…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 7:34 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE? May 9, 2024? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions? ?? LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the fol…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 85 New Jobs Coming to Oakland County

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 85 New Jobs?Coming to Oakland County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? May 9, 2024? Contact: [email protected]? ? Gov. Whitmer Announces 85 New Jobs?Coming to Oakland County? ? LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two investment …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Resources for Extreme Weather

Resources for Extreme Weather Dear Friend, Yesterday, I declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties to help with response and recovery efforts after yesterday’s severe storm system. We will continue working with e…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 2:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Southwest Michigan

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Southwest Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?? May 7, 2024? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes in …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 9:16 PM

RELEASE: Vice President Harris and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announce $50M Grant Program for Small Suppliers, New EV Workforce Hub in Michigan 

RELEASE: Vice President Harris and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announce $50M Grant Program for Small Suppliers, New EV Workforce Hub in Michigan  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    May 6, 2024    Contact: [email protected]    Vice President Harris and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announce $50M Grant Program …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 1:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE??? May 6, 2024??? Contact: [email protected]?? ?? Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Mon…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Three Counties

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Three Counties   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     May 6, 2024  Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Three Coun…