Whitmer shares goals for Democratic Party, Michigan ahead of DNC address on Thursday

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to give a speech in primetime Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.The...

MichMash: Whitmer announces energy and housing initiatives at Mackinac Policy Conference

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced housing and energy savings are coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. MichMash host...

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces competition to bring clean energy developments to Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is launching a nationwide competition to attract companies looking for state funding in clean energy. Subscribe...

MichMash: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares key points from her State of the State address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 during her State of the State...

Whitmer: State of the State proposals will ‘help people keep money in their pockets’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a few hints Wednesday, but no details, of plans she will outline next week in her...

Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer advocates for guaranteed paid leave in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new program expanding family and medical leave. Subscribe to...

Detroit officials ‘devastated’ by lack of state funding for long-term psychiatric care and housing

Detroit failed to secure backing from Michigan’s record-breaking $81.7 billion 2024 budget for a long-term psychiatric care project officials pitched...

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer signs $57.4B ‘Make it in Michigan’ budget

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $57.4 billion budget for the state centered on infrastructure, public safety and public...

Whitmer signs bills to make carry-out cocktails permanent, allows alcohol sales at college stadiums

A provision to make alcohol more accessible to help Michigan bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic was made permanent....

Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs package of bills expanding voter rights in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan package of bills to expand voter rights. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer launches new education-focused department MiLEAP

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has launched a new education program that promotes pre-kindergarten access and higher education in Michigan. Subscribe to...

Detroit Today: Should Gretchen Whitmer run for president?

Would a presidential run be in Gretchen Whitmer's near future? Two recent profiles released in the Atlantic and Vanity Fair...