https://www.wcmu.org/tags/gretchen-whitmer Gretchen Whitmer en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:15:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/whitmer-kicks-off-her-final-road-repair-season Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday it is time again for drivers to be on the lookout for orange barrels and construction workers. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:15:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/whitmer-kicks-off-her-final-road-repair-season Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/whitmer-tells-internet-summit-federal-action-needed-to-protect-kids Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for stronger federal action to protect children from addictive practices by social media companies to keep kids online.The Democratic governor took part in a summit Tuesday of groups seeking to hold internet companies accountable for what they describe as harms caused by businesses that put their interests ahead of protecting vulnerable users. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:22:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/whitmer-tells-internet-summit-federal-action-needed-to-protect-kids Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-declares-energy-emergency The governor is declaring an energy emergency in the wake of high fuel prices around the state. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:08:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-declares-energy-emergency Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-calls-on-state-agencies-to-report-on-tariff-impact-to-mi-businesses Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive Thursday calling on state departments and agencies to compile information on the impact of tariffs on Michigan businesses and consumers before some of the orders were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:17:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-calls-on-state-agencies-to-report-on-tariff-impact-to-mi-businesses Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-examines-options-after-supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-conversion-therapy-ban Michigan is one of more than 20 states with conversion therapy bans similar to the Colorado law that was struck down Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:27:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-examines-options-after-supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-conversion-therapy-ban Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/federal-aid-for-ice-storm-is-not-guaranteed-northern-michigan-utilities-say Ice storms in 2025 devastated areas across northern Michigan, leaving entire grids down for weeks. President Trump recently reversed FEMA's decision to deny member-owned utilities disaster relief. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:47:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/federal-aid-for-ice-storm-is-not-guaranteed-northern-michigan-utilities-say Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-17/gov-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-in-response-to-historic-blizzard An ice storm followed by blizzard conditions coated trees and powerlines with ice leaving more than 100,000 northern Michigan residents without power. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:10:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-17/gov-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-in-response-to-historic-blizzard Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/state-house-whitmer-administration-pause-court-battle-work-on-budget-cut-settlement The Whitmer administration and Michigan House Republicans have agreed to put a legal fight over GOP-ordered budget cuts on hold because a settlement may be in sight. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:31:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/state-house-whitmer-administration-pause-court-battle-work-on-budget-cut-settlement Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/whitmer-campaigns-to-continue-free-school-meals Governor Gretchen Whitmer is campaigning to continue the state’s program to provide free school meals for all Michigan K-12 students.On Wednesday, the Democratic governor spooned out fruit, beans and vegetables and delivered a few fist bumps to hungry students at Baker Middle School in Troy. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:57:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/whitmer-campaigns-to-continue-free-school-meals Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/whitmer-sets-focus-on-literacy-health-care-housing-in-final-state-of-the-state-address Republicans are proposing a very different tax plan than the governor when it comes to dealing with federal funding cuts and a dip in state revenue. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:34:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/whitmer-sets-focus-on-literacy-health-care-housing-in-final-state-of-the-state-address Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson, Alvin (AJ) Jones, Brett Dahlberg