Blog tagged as Governor

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.

Will Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II run for governor in 2026? If he doesn't, he'll be the first lieutenant governor since Luren Dickinson in 1930 to not seek the top post after the governor he served under didn't run again, either due to term limits or for a personal reason.