Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

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.
Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a marijuana wholesale tax.
THE ROAD AHEAD | Gov. Whitmer unveils $3 billion road funding plan, but will GOP lawmakers approve?
It comes weeks after Republicans, who control the state House, unveiled an updated $3.1 billion funding plan. Whether the two sides can find one deal will be key.
Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development
Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over budget negotiations.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
How 2015 Snyder plan allowed Michigan’s state fuel tax to quietly creep up
The index to inflation added in 2015 has allowed Michigan's fuel tax revenues to continue to rise, despite declining fuel consumption.
Whitmer rolls out $3B road funding plan, eyeing more cash from marijuana, companies
Gretchen Whitmer on Monday released her plan to devote $3 billion for Michigan’s roads. (Feb. 10, 2025) The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. The NFL said the person was part of the 400-member field cast and had hidden the flag on himself before the halftime show began Sunday night.
Gov. Whitmer introduces $3 billion road funding plan
Hollywood legend Kevin Costner ruminates on President Teddy Roosevelt in the new Fox Nation limited series 'Yellowstone to Yosemite.' Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing Michigan's aging infrastructure.
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She unveiled her own plan Monday.
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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 ...
Hall, House GOP respond to Senate lawsuit: We're not compelled to present stalled bills
In a court brief filed Friday, the House argued Speaker Matt Hall was not compelled to present the bills to the governor's ...
Maddow Blog | Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.7.25: Another DeSantis eyes the governor’s office
Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said this week that she’s “considering” a bid for statewide office in 2026. The right-wing ...
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Watch full speech as Chris Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
The Genesee County Sheriff rose to the national spotlight in 2020 when he joined a march to protest the death of George Floyd ...
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.
Whitmer's budget office lays out 2026 recommendations
The State Budget Office presented Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive budget to a joint House and Senate ...
State Budget Office unveils $83.5 billion budget for Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The State Budget Office unveiled the governor’s budget plan for fiscal year 2026. The proposed $83.5 ...
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Michigan Senate votes once again to expand FOIA to the governor's office, Legislature
The Michigan Senate Wednesday voted once again on bills to subject the governor's office and lawmakers to requests to disclose public records after an effort to expand government transparency ...
Gov. Whitmer travels to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain to promote investment into Michigan's aerospace and defense industries
The Office of the Governor said that this is the first time that a Michigan governor has traveled to the region.