Michigan Gov. Whitmer to deliver final State of the State address in February

Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments in education and literacy and building housing.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces death of her father, Richard Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Michigan free college program boosted adult enrollment, study finds

Community college campuses saw an average increase of 623 students due to the program, which seeks to help eligible adults get an associate degree.

Departing head of major state government agency registers as lobbyist

House Speaker Matt Hall highlighted Lange's new job at a Feb. 4 news conference and called for legislation to end the Lansing ...

Richard Whitmer, former state official and father to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says U.S. is ‘ready for a woman president’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer noted that despite Democrat Kamala Harris' loss in 2024, female candidates won multiple statewide races in both 2024 and 2025.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leads Michigan and a social media empire

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer boasts that she has the "most creative" social media among governors. Why did building an online presence become a priority?

'Michigan's government is pathetic': Perry Johnson mounts gubernatorial bid as Gov Whitmer's exit approaches

Businessman Perry Johnson, who ran for president in 2023, is jumping into Michigan's governor's race, joining a crowded GOP ...