Whitmer talks Oval Office Trump meeting, calls Selfridge discussions 'groundbreaking'

"I disagree with a lot of the stuff that was said and the actions that were taken, but I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for Michigan and that's my job," she said.

US Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor

The Republican said in a statement he is campaigning on common sense principals to “bring sanity and prosperity back to Michigan."

Whitmer declares state of emergency for northern Michigan in wake of massive ice storm

Power outages being released Monday detail the large-scale damage from the storms - with more than 32,000 Presque Isle Electric and Gas customers across seven counties in Michigan.

Whitmer, Detroit's Big Three push back on Trump's tariffs

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been very vocal about the looming trade war with our Canadian neighbors. This week, she flew to Washington to lobby against the tariffs – which she says will wreak havoc on the state's economy.

Whitmer to propose phone limitations in K-12 classrooms in State of the State

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is going to use part of her State of the State address on Wednesday to push for bipartisan support of limiting cell phone usage in schools.

State Republicans say Whitmer's new budget doesn't have enough road funding

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation is about $83.5 billion. On roads and bridges, she’s proposed $4.9 billion in total road funding, including federal, state and restricted funds.

Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil

It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.

Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal

Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.

Whitmer worries Trump tariff policies could hurt Michigan automakers

Some parts that go into our domestic vehicles come from Mexico and Canada. If the president slaps a tariff on those parts coming into Michigan, the governor fears it will impact automakers - and jobs.

Whitmer says she'll look to find 'common ground' with Trump

As the president-elect prepares to move back into The White House, the governor revealed for the first time that she has used back channels to send this peace offering message to him.