Under Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, there are “fewer families living in poverty” than under her predecessor. The poverty rate under Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has ranged from ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Typically, by the end of their tenure governors see their popularity flagging along with their influence on voters.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father Richard Whitmer served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan and Commerce Secretary to ...

In her annual State of the State speech, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss her policy goals for her last year in office.

For every dollar spent on a lottery ticket, 63 cents goes toward prizes. Nine cents toward lottery sales commissions and 3 ...

Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate over a year ago are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and Michigan is celebrating the occasion. The month recognizing ...

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DETROIT - A group of reporters followed closely behind Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she traversed the labyrinth display of cars at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. Stopping at the Detroit Lions-themed Ford ...