Whitmer wants higher taxes on 'big tech,' marijuana to fix Michigan roads; details sparse
Many key details of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new road-funding strategy weren't immediately provided by the governor's office.
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Michigan budget update: What’s in it for water affordability, pollution cleanup and septic codes?
Michigan Governor Whitmer's budget for FY 2026 focuses on familiar themes and addresses environmental and justice issues.
Insider: Michigan Republican claims he coined 'fix the damn roads' phrase before Whitmer
A former state senator started using the phrase in 2014, when he served with Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan Senate.
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Here’s a look at the candidates in Michigan’s governor race so far
DETROIT – Some high-profile names have already launched their campaigns in the race for Michigan’s governor in 2026. Current ...
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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.
Swanson: Bringing ‘Pure Energy’ to governor’s race
Less than 24 hours after he announced his bid to be the next governor of Michigan, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson hit the ground running with media interviews in Flint, Detroit, Grand Rapids, ...
Third annual Black Summit hosts keynote speaker and potential Michigan governor
Lt. Governor Garvin Gilchrist appeared at the Michigan Black Summit in Benton Harbor. During Q and A with the crowd, Gilchrist was asked when he planned on announcing his candidacy for the governor’s ...
Stage set for Dem primary in Michigan governor's race as Genesee Co. Sheriff Swanson enters race
Swanson will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with any other Democrat who chooses to enter in the early stages of the 2026 campaign.
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 ...
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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Whitmer: Schools should be required to inform parents about ineffective curriculum
Is your Michigan school using a high-quality curriculum? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to require schools to inform parents if they aren’t, and how they plan to fix it.