gretchen whitmer michigan

Chris Swanson, Democrat and Michigan

Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.

The Washington Post · 22h

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he’s launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan’s next governor

USA Today · 22h

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launches Democratic bid for governor

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson kicked off his campaign for governor with fanfare at an event in Flint with his supporters.

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

WDET · 22m

MichMash: Breaking down Governor Whitmer’s $83.5 billion budget proposal

This week on "MichMash," Cheyna Roth and Alethia Kasben discuss Gov. Whitmer's proposed budget, including a new tax on vapes and more.

MLive · 1d

5 ways Whitmer’s $83.5B budget proposal would impact Michigan schools

Beyond a historic 4.1% hike in per-student funding and a bid to intensify academic transparency, the list of recommendations would largely uphold existing priorities and programs for 1.4 million public school students.

WOOD Grand Rapids on MSN · 1d

What’s in Gov. Whitmer’s $83.5 billion Michigan state budget proposal?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office handed legislators her proposed budget Wednesday, laying out how it thinks the state should spend $83.5 billion in the next fiscal year. (Feb. 5, 2025)

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Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development

Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over ...

2hon MSN

Reactions to Whitmer's budget mixed

Conflict over budget priorities is already growing in Michigan, just two days after the State Budget Office presented ...

clickondetroit.com6h

55 new jobs coming to Southeast Michigan, Whitmer announces

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced expansion projects that will bring new jobs to the state, with 55 of them coming to Southeast ...

1don MSN

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to test drive new road funding plan next week

Whitmer said at the Detroit Auto Show that a new road funding plan would need to include new revenue sources, plus fiscally ...

Michigan Chronicle5h

Whitmer’s Budget Push: Education, Jobs, and Infrastructure at the Center of Michigan’s Future

Governor Gretchen Whitmer stood before Michigan lawmakers to present her seventh annual budget, a proposal that carries an $83.5 billion price tag, a 1.2% increase over current spending levels. The ...

WEMU10h

Gov. Whitmer calls for boosting solid waste surcharge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new budget proposal includes a big increase in the state surcharge on dumping waste in landfills.

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Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves

Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by President Trump.

WWMT Grand Rapids/Lansing on MSN1d

Gov. Whitmer celebrates Michigan Reconnect's four-year milestone at GRCC visit

Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids Community College Wednesday morning in honor of 4 years of the Michigan ...

Whitmer: New state fund aims to boost worker housing in Michigan

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A ...

1don MSN

Whitmer follows Michigan House GOP’s lead with new grant transparency rules

Michigan House Republicans are pleased with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) push for earmark transparency, saying she followed ...

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