Whitmer reveals plan for state-funded free pre-K education
"This is gong to cost about $152 million a year, and we can enroll approximatley 17,400 additional kids in free pre-school," she said. And it will cost another $50 million in federal dollars in what the governor says is generally, a bi-partisan effort.
"This is gong to cost about $152 million a year, and we can enroll approximatley 17,400 additional kids in free pre-school," she said. And it will cost another $50 million in federal dollars in what the governor says is generally, a bi-partisan effort.
Frmr Detroit Police Chief James Craig praised by Detroit Democrat
When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.
When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.
Whitmer proposes spending Michigan's budget surplus on $15 wage, child care, small business support
At this time last year, the state was up against a $3 billion deficit. Now it has a $3 billion surplus due to economic aid. And the governor has three places where she wants to spend the money.
At this time last year, the state was up against a $3 billion deficit. Now it has a $3 billion surplus due to economic aid. And the governor has three places where she wants to spend the money.
Michigan senate: Lawmakers should know when Whitmer leaves state
Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.
Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.
No more COVID-19 lockdowns expected in Michigan, Whitmer says
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
Michigan Board of Canvassers meet Tuesday to consider Gov. Whitmer recall petition
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing a recall petition that will be heard by the Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing a recall petition that will be heard by the Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes using budget surplus to eliminate school funding gap
Under the governor's proposal, the state would boost state money per student by $581, which would close a gap that's existed in the education budget for 27 years.
Under the governor's proposal, the state would boost state money per student by $581, which would close a gap that's existed in the education budget for 27 years.
Whitmer's reelection campaign will now pay for Florida flight
The company that owned the private plane the governor flew on said it could not accept the $27,000 payment for her trip from her nonprofit because it was not authorized to operate charter flights.
The company that owned the private plane the governor flew on said it could not accept the $27,000 payment for her trip from her nonprofit because it was not authorized to operate charter flights.
Tudor Dixon, host of America's Voice Live, to run for governor on Republican ticket
"Watching so many people in Michigan suffer from lockdowns and seeing that they did not have a voice in our government which has never happened before in the US history, the people don't have a voice," Dixon said, explaining why she is running.
"Watching so many people in Michigan suffer from lockdowns and seeing that they did not have a voice in our government which has never happened before in the US history, the people don't have a voice," Dixon said, explaining why she is running.
After Whitmer bar gathering, critics say all restaurants fined for Covid violations should be reimbursed
One group, The Impeach Whitmer Campaign, even filed a police report arguing this picture may be worth more than just a thousand words - specifically a $500 fine for violating the order, which is a restaurant/bar punishment handed out by her own administration.
One group, The Impeach Whitmer Campaign, even filed a police report arguing this picture may be worth more than just a thousand words - specifically a $500 fine for violating the order, which is a restaurant/bar punishment handed out by her own administration.
Whitmer administration rescinds restaurant table limit rule she violated at bar
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
Michigan updates COVID-19 workplace guidance as employees return to office
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared updated COVID-19 workplace guidelines.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared updated COVID-19 workplace guidelines.
Gov. Whitmer apologizes for social distancing blunder
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a photo was posted showing her violating social distancing guidelines.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a photo was posted showing her violating social distancing guidelines.
GOP lawmaker asks Whitmer for info on Florida flight
The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.
The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.
Whitmer: All Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted July 1
Some Michigan COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted June 1, with the remaining restrictions, including the mask mandate, ending July 1.
Some Michigan COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted June 1, with the remaining restrictions, including the mask mandate, ending July 1.
Michigan to lift COVID-19 outdoor capacity limits on June 1, increase indoor capacity to 50%
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give a COVID-19 update Thursday morning.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give a COVID-19 update Thursday morning.
County health director urges caution in Whitmer's expected relaxing of Covid rules
The governor did not consult with local health officials on accelerating these rollbacks but if she had, they would have urged caution.
The governor did not consult with local health officials on accelerating these rollbacks but if she had, they would have urged caution.
Auto insurance change to leave brain, spinal cord patients without care, say advocates
Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.
Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.
Flight company that flew Whitmer on private jet to Florida did not have proper FAA certification
We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane. Air Eagle and the pilot could face civil penalties, up to $11,000 for each violation.
We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane. Air Eagle and the pilot could face civil penalties, up to $11,000 for each violation.
Whitmer's chief of staff takes blame for lack of 'clarity' on Florida trip, says travel fund paid for it
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.