The governor is calling for $625 million to support literacy efforts in her budget proposal. That money is meant for buying new learning materials, hiring more tutors, and training teachers.

Modern Democrats struggle to do two things: tell the truth and conceal their authoritarian instincts. For instance, in a press conference Friday, Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan effectively ...

State and local elected leaders shared a collective sense of shock in the wake of the attack on the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday, as well as gratitude for the swift response of law enforcement.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she is “heartbroken” after an attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a report of an active shooter at Temple Israel, a synagogue ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump on a visit to the White House on Tuesday and, according to her press secretary, left with a promise of additional federal funding to help with ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's chief speechwriter is leaving her office to start his own firm, with a focus on speech writing, speech coaching and executive communications.

A man linked to a controversial $20 million state grant that sparked a criminal investigation showed up on the guest list for ...

Guests of legislators to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final State of the State included political donors, business leaders and government officials.

Powerful women like Whitmer, Tlaib, Spanberger and Clinton used a turbulent week to call out Trump’s lies and cruelty, and ...

Gov. Whitmer's final State of the State address highlighted her legacy, but critics point to failures in economic policy and education.

During her State of the State address Feb. 25, 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused on housing, healthcare and literacy.

Throughout the speech, Whitmer made direct, heartfelt appeals to other marginalized communities. Most notably, it was to Michigan’s LGBTQ+ residents. She looked into the camera and said, “You belong, ...