Whitmer travels to South Korea on trade mission with economic and military officials

Her office said the trip aims to recruit business in industries like shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and mobility…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/2026-09-14/whitmer-travels-to-south-korea-on-trade-mission-with-economic-and-military-officials

 

Trump administration halted Great Lakes invasive species project. Then Whitmer called Trump.

The Wednesday phone call was a surprising intervention by the Democratic governor, who has developed an unusual relationship with a president who was once one of her fiercest political foes. Hours after the call, the stop-work order was lifted...

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/transportation-infrastructure/2026-09-04/the-trump-administration-halted-a-great-lakes-invasive-species-project-then-whitmer-called-trump

 

Michigan Supreme Court sends bills to Whitmer, who stuns with surprise vetoes

She said she would be willing to work with legislators on new versions of the bills. 

 “House Republicans spent the last 18 months sitting on these bills, spending taxpayer dollars on costly lawsuits, and creating unnecessary uncertainty and preventing action on issues that matter to Michigan families,” she said. “These bills would have lowered costs for Michiganders and strengthened public safety. Had the House presented these bills to me in a timely manner, as the Constitution requires, today would have looked much different.”..

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-07-10/michigan-supreme-court-sends-bills-to-whitmer-who-stuns-with-surprise-vetoes

 

Michigan threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force : NPR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in recent weeks, amid President Trump's ongoing — and controversial — deployment in the city...

 https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/nx-s1-5875427/michigan-governor-national-guard-dc

 

Gov. Whitmer announces construction of more than 600 affordable rental units across Michigan

More than $18.9 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will be used to fund the creation of the new rental units… The program provides tax incentives to developers who build or rehabilitate housing for low- and moderate-income households. These credits help reduce financing costs, making it possible to offer lower rents and long-term affordability…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/community/2026-06-22/gov-whitmer-announces-construction-of-more-than-600-rental-units-across-michigan

 

Whitmer's Europe trade trip focusing on defense and security

“Michigan is open for business and on the move, working with anyone and competing with anyone to onshore good-paying jobs for Michiganders,” said Whitmer in a statement released by her office. “On this investment mission, we’ll strengthen ties with European allies, showcase Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and innovation, and bring home new opportunities that create good-paying jobs for Michiganders…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-06-15/whitmers-europe-trade-trip-focusing-on-defense-and-security

 

Whitmer, Nessel slam ruling overturning convictions of man accused in plot to kidnap governor

"Today’s decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals doesn’t change the underlying facts: Joseph Morrison and other men supported an effort to kidnap and murder Governor Whitmer,” said Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls. “They committed crimes, and they must be held accountable. Releasing them poses a danger to the public and letting them walk is a threat to our democracy. We do not agree with today’s decision, which invites a culture of fear and violence in Michigan and the country.”…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2026-06-09/whitmer-nessel-slam-ruling-overturning-convictions-of-man-accused-in-plot-to-kidnap-governor

 

Whitmer visits Kalamazoo to sign an executive order re-establishing a gun violence task force

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local Kalamazoo leaders on Thursday to speak about the importance of gun violence prevention and sign an executive order that re-establishes the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force...

https://www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/2026-06-04/whitmer-visits-kalamazoo-to-sign-an-executive-order-re-establishing-a-gun-violence-task-force 

Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028 - POLITICO

“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president,” she told a Detroit television station. “I will not be one of them in 2028, I can tell you that.”…

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/gretchen-whitmer-2028-president-00940998

Planned Parenthood of MI asks Whitmer for emergency funding

Greear also said Michigan voters expressed their support for reproductive health care when they adopted the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment in 2022...

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-05-14/planned-parenthood-of-mi-asks-whitmer-for-emergency-funding

Public school groups urge Whitmer to reject Trump school choice program

The head of the K-12 Education Alliance of Michigan, Robert McCann, said that would violate the Michigan Constitution's prohibition on spending public money on private schools. 

 “Instead of money going directly to private schools, which would be blocked by Michigan's constitution, it creates a third party that the money goes to first and then ultimately ends up benefiting the private school anyway,” McCann said…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/education/2026-05-11/public-school-groups-urge-whitmer-to-reject-trump-school-choice-program

After Comey indictment, acting AG leaves door open to Whitmer investigation over ’86 45′

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could face a federal investigation into an “86 45” emblem visible in the background of a virtual appearance she made several years ago...

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-04-29/after-comey-indictment-acting-ag-leaves-door-open-to-whitmer-investigation-over-86-45

Slotkin’s Iowa moves and big money comes to Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race

A huge influx of funds looks to boost Republican Mike Rogers’ campaign for U.S. Senate, current U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin heads to Iowa spurring questions about whether she’s interested in the presidency, and more questions about what’s next for Governor Gretchen Whitmer once she leaves office. It’s a political roundup of the week’s news on It’s Just Politics. Jason Roe, political strategist and former Executive Director of the Michigan Republican Party and Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus Hope and Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party are this week’s guests…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/its-just-politics/2026-04-15/slotkins-iowa-moves-and-big-money-comes-to-michigans-open-u-s-senate-race

Whitmer urges more funding for early childhood education

Whitmer's budget blueprint also includes $625 million in literacy programs that she said are designed to support early starts, proven methods (including expanded training for educators in evidence-based reading instruction and increased literacy coaching in classrooms), and extra help for students who need it most. 

"We've done great work together already with the Science of Reading," said Whitmer, referring to literacy legislation that passed in 2024, "but this is just the next step to bringing about the outcomes we all desperately want to see."…

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-03-25/whitmer-urges-more-funding-for-early-childhood-education 

 

Whitmer campaigns to continue free school meals

"Every year, families wonder whether we're going to be able to count on this again going into the school year," she said. "It's one more way we can help families keep more money in their pockets and help contribute to better success in school outcomes. It's really remarkable, so I think we need to make this permanent."…

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-03-04/whitmer-campaigns-to-continue-free-school-meals 

 

Whitmer to propose free school meals, Pre-K for All, reconnect expansion in budget proposal

"Every kid deserves a high-quality public education from pre-K through graduation. I'm proud of the progress we've made for students, educators, and schools, but we're not done. That's why my budget proposal continues key investments in pre-K, K-12, and beyond. Let's keep working together to help every student thrive," Whitmer said in a press release...

https://www.michiganpublic.org/education/2026-02-10/whitmer-to-propose-free-school-meals-pre-k-for-all-reconnect-expansion-in-budget-proposal 

 

Whitmer: Improving student literacy will be No. 1 priority in ’26

"Our mission is as big as it is simple: Every child reads," she said. "Not some, not most. Every child reads."…

 "Today, we're 44th in the country in fourth grade reading," she said. "Just 4 in 10 fourth graders in Michigan read at grade level, and almost one in three Michigan students tests below average, and that's what I would call a crisis, and the vast majority of the people of our state would agree."

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-12-15/whitmer-improving-student-literacy-will-be-no-1-priority-in-26 

 

Whitmer’s new role raises fresh questions about a 2028 presidential bid

It's all to say, the new DGA position comes as Whitmer is sending mixed - or maybe just carefully calibrated - signals about her political future...

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-12-12/whitmers-new-dga-role-raises-new-questions-about-her-political-future 

 

Opinion | Gretchen Whitmer: Let’s do tariffs right - The Washington Post

Here in my state, we've used the energy behind an affordability agenda to make major bipartisan progress in cutting taxes, building housing and much more. Unfortunately, our efforts are being undercut by our current chaotic national tariff strategy...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/17/gretchen-whitmer-tariff-strategy/

 

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