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  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM

I Signed an Executive Directive to Help Protect Medicaid in Michigan

I Signed an Executive Directive to Help Protect Medicaid in Michigan Yesterday, I signed an executive directive to make sure Michigan is ready to respond to Republican-proposed cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid cove April 18, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Identify Impact of Federal Medicaid Cuts on Michiganders and Access to Health Care

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Identify Impact of Federal Medicaid Cuts on Michiganders and Access to Health Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Identify Impact of Federal Medicai…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces 150 New Jobs in Genesee County 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces 150 New Jobs in Genesee County  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 17, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Announces 150 New Jobs in Genesee County     LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two busine…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Michiganders Need Certainty—From Roads to Jobs

Michiganders Need Certainty—From Roads to Jobs We all could use a little more certainty, especially these days. Working families need certainty to know they can keep a roof over their hea April 16, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Launches $1 Million “Ticket to Tuition” FAFSA Sweepstakes 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Launches $1 Million “Ticket to Tuition” FAFSA Sweepstakes  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    April 16, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Launches $1 Million “Ticket to Tuition” FAFSA Sweepstakes  FAFSA filers can enter for a chance to win one…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michigan Families to Take Advantage of Tax Savings Programs, Putting Thousands of Dollars on Average Back in People's Pockets

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michigan Families to Take Advantage of Tax Savings Programs, Putting Thousands of Dollars on Average Back in People's Pockets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 15, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michigan Families to Take Ad…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues Housing Momentum Across State, Announces Developments in Albion, Hillsdale  

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Continues Housing Momentum Across State, Announces Developments in Albion, Hillsdale   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 14, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Continues Housing Momentum Across State, Announces Developments in Albion, Hillsdale  …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Muskegon, Otsego, Emmet, Onekama, Manistee, Berrien, and Chippewa Counties 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Muskegon, Otsego, Emmet, Onekama, Manistee, Berrien, and Chippewa Counties  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     April 14, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Following Meeting with President Trump

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Following Meeting with President Trump FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 11, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Northern Mich…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Floyd Clack 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Floyd Clack  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 11, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Floyd Clack    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gret…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Proclaims Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Proclaims Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17  FOR PLANNING PURPOSES     April 11, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Proclaims Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17    LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 10, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointm…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to College and Skills Training for Michigan Men, Putting More Money Back in Their Pockets 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to College and Skills Training for Michigan Men, Putting More Money Back in Their Pockets  FOR PLANNING PURPOSES     April 10, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Ac…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM

My “Build, America, Build Address” in D.C.

My “Build, America, Build Address” in D.C. Yesterday, I was in Washington D.C. where I delivered my “Build, America, Build Address,” laying out my bipartisan vision to work with our f April 10, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Delivers Build, America, Build Address in D.C., Laying Out Bipartisan Vision to Grow Manufacturing and Protect National Defense  

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Delivers Build, America, Build Address in D.C., Laying Out Bipartisan Vision to Grow Manufacturing and Protect National Defense   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 9, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Delivers Build, America, Build Ad…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 9, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer’s Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery    LANSING, Mich.  – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Executive Leadership and Additional Staff Updates

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Executive Leadership and Additional Staff Updates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     April 8, 2025     Contact: [email protected]         Gov. Whitmer Announces Executive Leadership and Additional Staff Updates         LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Northern MI Ice Storm Recovery – More Resources & Support

Northern MI Ice Storm Recovery – More Resources & Support Over the last week, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and I have been on the ground across Northern Michigan making sure families and communitie April 7, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Project Starting This Week in Eaton and Ingham Counties 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Project Starting This Week in Eaton and Ingham Counties  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     April 7, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Project Starting This Week in …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM

RELEASE: Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms 

RELEASE: Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 4, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Alpena and Emmet Counties …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Launches Webpage Outlining Resources for Northern Michigan Communities Impacted by Ice Storm

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Launches Webpage Outlining Resources for Northern Michigan Communities Impacted by Ice Storm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 4, 2025   Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Launches Webpage Outlining Resources for Northern Michigan Communitie…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Declaring Energy Emergency in the Upper Peninsula, Suspends Restrictions to Increase Flow of Fuel and Other Supplies

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Declaring Energy Emergency in the Upper Peninsula, Suspends Restrictions to Increase Flow of Fuel and Other Supplies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 4, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Declaring…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Visits Otsego, Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Visits Otsego, Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support Recovery Efforts in the Wake of Devastating Ice Storms  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 3, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Visits Otsego, Alpena, and Emmet Counties to Support …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michiganders of Tax Extension Available to People Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michiganders of Tax Extension Available to People Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 3, 2025   Contact: [email protected]      ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Reminds Michiganders of Tax Extens…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Protecting Medicaid in Michigan

Protecting Medicaid in Michigan Medicaid covers one in four Michiganders—2.6 million people statewide—including more than 40% of the kids in Michigan and more than a third April 3, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Friend…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lifts Trucking Restrictions to Get Fuel to Impacted Areas, Adds Additional Counties to State of Emergency Declaration  

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lifts Trucking Restrictions to Get Fuel to Impacted Areas, Adds Additional Counties to State of Emergency Declaration   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 1, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lif…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 1, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month  Honoring significant roles Arab Americans have played in Michigan and beyond    LANSING…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Stay Safe — I've Declared a State of Emergency After Ice Storms in Northern MI

Stay Safe — I've Declared a State of Emergency After Ice Storms in Northern MI Today, I am declaring a state of emergency in ten counties to get help out the door as fast as possible for Michiganders hit by the ice stor March 31, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency to Support Michiganders Impacted by Ice Storm in Northern Michigan

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency to Support Michiganders Impacted by Ice Storm in Northern Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 31, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency to Support Michiganders Impacted by Ice …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Osceola, Kent, Montcalm, and Mackinac Counties 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Osceola, Kent, Montcalm, and Mackinac Counties  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     March 31, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects S…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer and Team Michigan Delegation Conclude Investment Mission to Europe, Strengthening Ties with Global Businesses and Leaders

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer and Team Michigan Delegation Conclude Investment Mission to Europe, Strengthening Ties with Global Businesses and Leaders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     March 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer and Team Michigan Delegation Conclude Inve…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Protecting MI Students from U.S. Department of Education Cuts

Protecting MI Students from U.S. Department of Education Cuts Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Like many of you, I am worried about wha March 28, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 240 New Jobs in Kent & Oakland Counties

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 240 New Jobs in Kent & Oakland Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    March 27, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Announces 240 New Jobs in Kent & Oakland Counties  OVD Insurance announces acquisition of Grand Rapids building,…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month At the beginning of the month, I issued a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month in Michigan. March 26, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Friend, At the beginning of the …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with a Project Starting This Week in Crawford and Roscommon Counties 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with a Project Starting This Week in Crawford and Roscommon Counties  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     March 24, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with a Project Starting This …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer & Michigan Delegation Embarks on Investment Mission to the UK and Ireland to Strengthen Economic and Tourism Ties

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer & Michigan Delegation Embarks on Investment Mission to the UK and Ireland to Strengthen Economic and Tourism Ties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 23, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer & Michigan Delegation Embarks on Investment Mission t…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Record PreK Enrollment in Michigan & Protecting MI Students

Record PreK Enrollment in Michigan & Protecting MI Students Last week, I visited the Livonia Early Childhood Center to meet with staff and students and celebrate a big milestone. March 21, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 20, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appoint…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces 129 New Jobs Across Van Buren, Shiawassee, and Kalamazoo Counties

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces 129 New Jobs Across Van Buren, Shiawassee, and Kalamazoo Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 20, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Announces 129 New Jobs Across Van Buren, Shiawassee, and Kalamazoo Counties       LANSING…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Darwin L. Booher 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Darwin L. Booher  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 20, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Darwin L. Booher    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 16 Villages and Small Cities Across Michigan

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 16 Villages and Small Cities Across Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 19, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 16 Villages and Small Cities Across Michiga…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Making Government Work Better for Michiganders

Making Government Work Better for Michiganders In my State of the State Address, I set new goals to make government work better for Michiganders and to continue delivering results for Mic March 18, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Save on Your Taxes in Michigan: See If You Qualify for Recent Tax Cuts

Save on Your Taxes in Michigan: See If You Qualify for Recent Tax Cuts As we head into tax season, I want to make sure you are taking full advantage of recent tax cuts we’ve made to lower costs for Michiganders March 14, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 210 New Jobs in Oakland, Eaton, Muskegon Counties  

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces 210 New Jobs in Oakland, Eaton, Muskegon Counties   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 13, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces 210 New Jobs in Oakland, Eaton, Muskegon Counties         LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretch…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Record PreK Enrollment, Saving Michigan Families $10,000 Per Year 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Record PreK Enrollment, Saving Michigan Families $10,000 Per Year  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 12, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces Record PreK Enrollment, Saving Michigan Families $10,000 Per Year  Enrollment now ope…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM

More Jobs, More Skills, More Money

More Jobs, More Skills, More Money In my State of the State Address, I laid out my plans to make it as easy as possible for every Michigander to get the skills or education th March 12, 2025 View as a webpage Dear F…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Record 60,000 Michigan Students Enrolled in Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Saving More than $4,200 Per Year

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Record 60,000 Michigan Students Enrolled in Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Saving More than $4,200 Per Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 10, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces Record 60,000 Michigan Students Enrolled in M…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Proclaims the Second Saturday in March as “Faturday” to Honor Beloved Detroit Sports Fan Andy Isaac   

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Proclaims the Second Saturday in March as “Faturday” to Honor Beloved Detroit Sports Fan Andy Isaac    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 8, 2025  Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Proclaims the Second Saturday in March as “Faturday” to Honor Beloved…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Recognizes International Women’s Day in Michigan

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Recognizes International Women’s Day in Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 8, 2025  Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer Recognizes International Women’s Day in Michigan    LANSING, Mich.  – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant G…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Let’s Keep Fixing the Damn Roads

Let’s Keep Fixing the Damn Roads Spring is right around the corner, and that means our unofficial state flower, the orange barrel, will soon be in full bloom. Big projects w March 6, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Frie…