Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Recent News About Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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Whitmer: 'This is an ambitious and achievable agenda'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a speech outlining legislative priorities for Michigan, including measures to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, enact a 100% clean energy standard and protect reproductive rights, among other initiatives.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 12 recipients of Early Care and Education (ECE) apprenticeships
On Aug. 16, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a $2 million investment to address the state's shortage in the early education workforce and expand access to child care for working families. The investment aims to create 1,000 new and expanded child care businesses by the end of 2024.
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Gov. Whitmer responds following strong jobs report
In an Aug. 17 press release, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer commented on Michigan's robust labor market. She emphasized the state's commitment to economic growth through bipartisan budget investments in workforce programs, economic development, housing, and education, aiming to empower Michiganders to thrive.