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

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

Whitmer's office questioned whether the lack of a tornado watch alert could be attributed to funding cutbacks at the National Weather Service.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is scrutinizing plans for a proposed ICE facility in Romulus, while Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office has remained publicly silent on the issue. Why it matters: The differing levels of state engagement highlight uncertainty about how — or whether — Whitmer will respond as federal plans advance.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, outlining priorities for Michigan's future.

SAGINAW, MI — In the highest-profile endorsement of his campaign yet, Democrat Chedrick Greene received support from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his bid to serve as Michigan’s newest state Senator. Greene,

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has asked for a federal investigation into why no tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service before deadly storms hit southwest Michigan on Friday night.

According to Governor Whitmer's office, she met with President Donald Trump Tuesday to brief him on the recent deadly tornado activity, talk FEMA support and more.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address, mixing reflections on accomplishments and a to-do list for Michigan. MLive’s story on Whitmer’s 40-minute speech is one of five must-read stories to kick off your day Thursday,

Shortly after declaring a state of emergency for three southwest Michigan counties, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took to the air to survey the damage left behind by a series of deadly tornadoes. Gov.

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.