A ceremony in Lansing coincided with Michigan Arts Day, which highlighted Whitmer's push to weave the arts into community development and job creation.

Gov. Whitmer is one of three political figures selected for the 2026 honor by Americans for the Arts. She'll accept the award March 11 in Lansing.

The governor talked with the president about last week's tornadoes and got a commitment on aid for last year's ice storms.

The Daily is piloting a monthly article outlining bills sponsored by local representatives and bills that could impact ...

Michigan Republican businessman Perry Johnson was the latest to announce plans, on Jan. 26, that he will make a second bid ...

The proposal mirrors that of Illinois, where the number of bets has declined following the implementation of a per-bet tax. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a per-bet sports wagering tax ...

LANSING, Mich. (WNDU) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation banning students from using cellphones in class. According to our sister station WILX, the law aims to reduce distractions ...

EXCLUSIVE — Detroit native and cultural icon Kid Rock is taking sides in the race for Michigan governor. The famed musician and entertainer with a working-class persona who is known for his ...

Current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson had the largest quarterly fundraising haul of any candidate seeking to become Michigan's next governor, according to the latest round of campaign finance ...

The poverty rate under Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has ranged from 13.1% to 13.5%. The state’s poverty rate remains higher than the national average. The rate is lower than it ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2026 State of the State program cover, along with a writing contest for the possibility of being a part of ...