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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she will be giving the 2025 State of the State message on Feb. 26, marking the latest this annual message has been given to the Legislature in non-special session years since it began being delivered verbally in 1873.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn't rule out Monday signing legislation that would amend the tipped wage and earned sick leave, saying only in response to reporters' question, "I'll continue to watch and see what they come up with."

Michigan's 2023-24 Democratic trifecta is over, but the Governor is still waiting on 111 bills from last term to be presented to her for signing.

In a letter addressed to legislative leaders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argued leaders have "an incredible opportunity to do what Michiganders want us to do: continue growing Michigan's economy, creating jobs, and helping people build their lives here."

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told legislative leaders Tuesday that they “should not expect to see signatures on any more bills" until they have fulfilled their promises to pass certain pieces of legislation, a source told MIRS.