https://www.wcmu.org/tags/garlin-gilchrist Garlin Gilchrist en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-12/gilchrist-leaves-governors-race-seeks-secretary-of-state-nomination Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist's decision to leave the gubernatorial contest means the race for Michigan’s Democratic nomination for governor is largely between current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-12/gilchrist-leaves-governors-race-seeks-secretary-of-state-nomination Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-11/gilchrist-announces-run-for-governor Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist launched his campaign Tuesday to try and become the first gubernatorial running mate to ascend to the top spot in over 40 years as well as the first Black governor of Michigan. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:37:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-11/gilchrist-announces-run-for-governor Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-13/lt-gov-gilchrist-signs-juvenile-justice-package Young people in Michigan’s corrections system will have more chances to undergo behavioral risk and mental health screenings as a way of diverting them from detention. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:50:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-13/lt-gov-gilchrist-signs-juvenile-justice-package Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-01/michigan-has-the-most-clean-energy-workers-in-the-midwest-report-finds A new report from E2 says Michigan leads the Midwest region in the number of clean energy jobs and workers. Clean energy jobs in the state grew nearly 5% in 2022. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:37:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-01/michigan-has-the-most-clean-energy-workers-in-the-midwest-report-finds Beth Weiler https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-17/lieutenant-governor-gilchrist-talks-infrastructure-since-federal-funding-received-one-year-ago Michigan officials are highlighting how the state has spent federal money from the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” in the year since its passage.Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says billions of dollars have gone toward roads, bridges, and public transportation. The money has been used as state lawmakers have struggled to reach an agreement with the governor’s office on road funding Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:43:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-17/lieutenant-governor-gilchrist-talks-infrastructure-since-federal-funding-received-one-year-ago Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-17/new-study-finds-michigan-students-are-recovering-academically-from-the-pandemic A new study finds Michigan school children are making up some ground lost during remote schooling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:28:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-17/new-study-finds-michigan-students-are-recovering-academically-from-the-pandemic Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/lawmakers-honor-black-civil-war-veterans-with-memorial-unveiling-in-ypsilanti Some Michigan lawmakers gathered in Ypsilanti this afternoon to unveil a monument to the state's Black Civil War veterans. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:54:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/lawmakers-honor-black-civil-war-veterans-with-memorial-unveiling-in-ypsilanti Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-09/michigan-leaders-call-for-a-gas-tax-holiday Michigan Democratic and Republican leaders are calling for a gas tax holiday to reduce pump prices. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:43:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-09/michigan-leaders-call-for-a-gas-tax-holiday Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-20/lt-gov-gilchrist-offers-support-for-high-speed-internet-expansion-in-the-upper-peninsula Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist supports a plan to bring high-speed internet service to residents in the rural Upper Peninsula and thumb areas of the state. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:48:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-20/lt-gov-gilchrist-offers-support-for-high-speed-internet-expansion-in-the-upper-peninsula Nicole Walton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-11/shirkey-under-fire-for-hot-mic-moment State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey again stoked controversy Wednesday when he refused to back off from questioning whether the January 6th U.S.… Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:37:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-11/shirkey-under-fire-for-hot-mic-moment Rick Pluta