Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Gov. Whitmer Signs Historic Voter Rights Bills at Detroit NAACP Headquarters
December 7, 2023Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a historic package of voter rights bills aimed at clearing roadblocks for current and future…
Championing Local Economy with ‘Buy Michigan Week’
July 31, 2023July 31 to Aug. 6 marks Buy Michigan Week, a week to support local commerce and the state's growing small…
Gov. Whitmer Outlines Strategy to Tackle Michigan’s Population Growth, Announces First-Ever Chief Growth Officer
June 1, 2023Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her strategy to increase Michigan’s population growth, highlighting the new Growing Michigan Together Council and introducing…
Chamber-Backed Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Expansion Signed Into Law
March 17, 2023On Thursday, March 16, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, reaffirming legal…
Chamber Congratulates Newly Sworn-In Leaders, Reiterates Bipartisanship Priorities
January 4, 2023The Chamber congratulates leaders that were sworn in over the weekend. Additionally, the Chamber's Director of Government Relations reiterates Chamber's…
Aug. 26, 2022 | This Week in Government: Hernandez Chosen as Dixon’s Running Mate; Debate on Debate Begins
August 26, 2022Shane Hernandez, gubernatorial debate dates, and more make the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week of Aug.…
Aug. 19, 2022 | This Week in Government: Expanding Michigan Reconnect, Stamas on Tax Deal, and More
August 19, 2022Michigan Reconnect expansion, Stamas on tax deal, and more make the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week…
April 1 | This Week In Government: Governor Signs $4.7B Water, Infrastructure Investment Bill; Irwin, McBroom Launch Push For Bipartisan Oversight Panel
April 1, 2022Get the latest headlines from the week of Apr. 1 powered by Gongwer.
Gov. Whitmer Outlines 2023 Budget Proposal To Chamber Members
February 15, 2022Joined by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of…
Key Provisions in Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed 2023 Budget
February 9, 2022Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her 2023 budget to lawmakers on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, with 74.1 billion in proposed spending.…
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