Michigan Governor's Office
Recent News About Michigan Governor's Office
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Whitmer on bill package to address housing need: ‘Proud to sign bipartisan bills to expand affordable housing in Michigan'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently signed a bill package with the objective to spearhead affordable housing.
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Whitmer on Adoption Day: 'Every child deserves a loving home'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) proclaimed Nov. 22 as Adoption Day in an effort to recognize adoptive families throughout the state.
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Whitmer to 'fund public safety, reduce crime, and prevent gun violence' through Operation Safe Neighborhoods
State leaders are promoting the success of the Operation Safe Neighborhoods program.
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Whitmer on Sen. Vincent Gregory’s legacy: ‘A quintessential role model’
Former Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-MI) was honored by the state earlier this month when flags were lowered to half-staff upon his passing.
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Robinson: Scholarship is 'huge win for Michigan students and families'
A Michigan Achievement Scholarship website was launched by the state to help students reduce the cost of higher education.
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Michigan offering fellowship scholarship program to assist future educators and 'improve education opportunities for all children'
State leaders are touting a fellowship scholarship that will bolster Michigan’s education system.
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Hecker: $10,000 scholarships for future teachers will 'lower the financial barrier many face'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) hopes to strengthen the state's teacher pipeline through scholarships that will improve Michigan's education system.
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Whitmer on state parent survey for future projects: ‘Urge every parent in every district to share their thoughts’
A state survey looked for parent's perspectives to ensure student success and builds on Michigan Parents’ Council meetings to gather input for future education budgets.
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Horn on HSC’s $375 million expansion project: ‘Our nation’s supply chain (is) more secure’
State leaders are touting Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) Thomas Township expansion project that has recently broken ground.
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Whitmer on $460 million investment in school safety: ‘Every kid deserves to feel safe in school’
State leaders touted investments made to secure the safety of schools as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed the week of Oct. 19 as Safe Schools Week
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Whitmer on logging industry growth: ‘Michigan’s distinct geographic advantages position our state as a center for trade’
The state’s logging industry has grown during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) tenure as governor, according to the state.
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Lasinski on $4.1 billion investment opportunities: ‘We continue to secure generational opportunities in our manufacturing and engineering workforce’
The Michigan government will contribute $4.1 billion towards investment opportunities that will bring three developments to the state.
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Hertel on bipartisan bill for investment opportunities: ‘Help us attract more jobs and investment’
A bipartisan bill recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) will help the state secure investment opportunities and more economic growth.
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MMEA executive director on Hurricane Ian aid: ‘Honored to be asked to assist’
The state of Michigan is chipping in to aid Florida’s recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian.
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Whitmer on additional SRP funding: ‘I will work with anyone to protect public safety’
The Secondary Road Patrol (SRP) program will receive more funds due to a series of bipartisan bills recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).
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'We have to protect the lives of our former service members': Michigan invests $1.2 million in veteran suicide prevention programs
Help is on the way for veteran’s suicide prevention programs as the state has decided pour more money into their coffers.
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Whitmer on $1.5 million tuition giveaway: It 'celebrates MET's 35 years of providing life-changing opportunities'
In honor of Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary, winners of the $1.5 Million Giveaway contest have been announced.
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Whitmer names POW/MIA Recognition Day: There are 'Americans—including fellow Michiganders—who are still missing'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proclaimed Sept. 16, 2022, as POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember and honor returned U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and all American service members still captured, unaccounted for or missing in action (MIA).
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Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II: It is critical Michigan expand access to 'high-quality, affordable childcare'
Michigan leaders are touting a new program that will make it easier to develop daycare facilities to help entrepreneurs and working families.
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Neogen CEO on Lansing expansion: ‘We are pleased to call Lansing our corporate headquarters’
A food and animal safety solutions provider will be expanding its operations at its Lansing facility.