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/

 

Wait... some GOOD NEWS?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ShVj5ojai8k

 

Michigan’s governor replaces clean energy advocate on utilities board with ‘industry ally’ | Michigan | The Guardian

Each MPSC board vote is important because the commission is made up of three gubernatorial appointees, and Whitmer's decision amid a debate over rate increases could slow the state's ambitious clean energy transition and lead to higher energy bills, opponents warn. 

The decision marks the latest in a series of environmental controversies for Whitmer, a Democrat whose name has been discussed as a potential leading candidate for the party's nominee for president in 2028, but now faces increasing scrutiny over her record...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/03/gretchen-whitmer-utilities-board-clean-energy

 

Michigan Dems oppose GOP bid to reverse same-sex ruling

Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, are pushing back against a Republican-led resolution asking the Supreme Court to reverse its decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide…

https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/5163746-whitmer-same-sex-marriage-gay-rights-supreme-court/

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Breaks Down How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact the auto industry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9Ji9NA5i8A

Gretchen Whitmer signs reproductive health legislation allowing birth control prescriptions

Like many states, Michigan is experiencing a shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists which has made it harder for people in the state to access hormonal contraception, according to a statement released by the governor's office. 

These bills increase access to safe, affordable birth control and recognize pharmacists as important members of a woman's health care team," the statement reads…

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5100884-gretchen-whitmer-birth-control-legislation/

 

Catholics claim "bigotry" after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer feeds podcast host a chip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VZvGcUFik8