A series of nine Michigan bills passed in the final days of Democratic control are waiting on a final signature from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she has previously given the annual speech.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave a statement on the inauguration of 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.I want to co

By David Shepardson and Nora Eckert WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) -Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer warned on Wednesday that potential 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada suggested by President-elect Donald Trump could harm the U.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a second-term Democrat, and new state House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, revealed the date for the event.

Former Congressman Dan Kildee has been appointed by Governor Whitmer as chair of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, pending Michigan Senate approval.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years remaining in her final term after being reelected in 2022. The open governor’s seat in 2026 is expected to spark competitive primaries.

In accordance with President Trump's proclamation, Michigan's governor ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be raised.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to give her seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor. We’re told the speech will be delivered from the Michigan House Chambers before a joint session. It will be broadcast live across Michigan.

A Michigan republican officially joins the race for governor in 2026. Plus, the former director of Black media for the White House discusses the future of President Joe Biden’s policies with State Sen.

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican who represents Michigan's 20th Senate District, was born and raised in Porter Township. He was the second to announce his campaign, following behind Detroit Mayor and longtime Democrat Mike Duggan, who elected to run as an independent in the race.

That push in the Michigan Legislature to remove Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions for the governor and lawmakers garnered widespread bipartisan support only to die in the final week of session due to turmoil in the House.