https://www.wcmu.org/tags/governor Governor en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Over a dozen candidates have jumped into the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WCMU's AJ Jones provides an update from the campaign trail. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Alvin (AJ) Jones, Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Four Republicans running to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked to voters at Saginaw Valley State University. It was one of the largest events of the primary campaign so far. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:13:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons The Genesee County Sheriff said officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement are creating public "distrust" of law enforcement, should not be masked nor drive unmarked vehicles. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:32:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/republican-governor-candidates-debate-in-kent-county The Michigan Republican Party held its first debate of the 2026 race for governor Wednesday night near Grand Rapids. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:31:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/republican-governor-candidates-debate-in-kent-county Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/whitmer-says-she-wants-to-work-with-trump-to-solve-problems Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement Monday congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration and saying she wants to work on “shared priorities.” Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:41:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/whitmer-says-she-wants-to-work-with-trump-to-solve-problems Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-11-26/legislation-on-governors-desk-would-require-practicing-acupuncturists-to-be-licensed Legislation on the Governor’s desk would require practicing acupuncturists in Michigan to have a license.The legislation had been introduced in previous… Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:11:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-11-26/legislation-on-governors-desk-would-require-practicing-acupuncturists-to-be-licensed https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-11/whitmers-top-appointees-officially-official Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appointees for top level offices are in the clear. The state Senate has 60 days to object to Whitmer’s appointments. It has… Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:57:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-11/whitmers-top-appointees-officially-official Cheyna Roth https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-04/governor-creates-new-agency-to-oversee-marijuana-industry A new agency to oversee Michigan’s marijuana laws was established Friday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.The Governor signed an executive order to combine… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:07:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-04/governor-creates-new-agency-to-oversee-marijuana-industry Abigail Censky https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-02/whitmer-signs-first-executive-directive Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued her first executive directive as Michigan’s governor.The directive requires state department employees to report… Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:09:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-02/whitmer-signs-first-executive-directive Cheyna Roth https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-11-23/new-administrations-get-ready-for-january-1st A new administration is getting ready to take over in Lansing for offices like the governor, attorney general and secretary of state.Cheyna Roth brings us… Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:30:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-11-23/new-administrations-get-ready-for-january-1st Cheyna Roth