Whitmer, Michigan

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.
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.
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'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.
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 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.
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.
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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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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 ...
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Who’s running for governor — and who’s not — in 2026
Political analysts pointed out that Swanson, who ran for reelection in 2024, received about 25,000 votes more than Kamala Harris on the same ballot.
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.
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‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the Genesee County sheriff who entered the Michigan governor race, had a simple ask for Michiganders who are ...
Mother of convicted murderer asks Michigan governor to rescue son from Alabama execution
Supporters of Demetrius Frazier, a Michigan prisoner facing execution in Alabama, are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ...
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 ...
Illinois governor trolls President Trump in video announcing Lake Michigan's new name
In a Friday video, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker seemingly throws shade at President Donald Trump, who renamed the Gulf of ...