https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-governor Michigan Governor en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/in-michigan-governors-race-democrat-benson-proposes-ways-to-rein-in-rising-electricity-bills “No more conflicts of interest on the MPSC [Michigan Public Service Commission] board. No more closed-door rate decisions. And no more guaranteed profits before a single dollar goes to fixing the grid," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/in-michigan-governors-race-democrat-benson-proposes-ways-to-rein-in-rising-electricity-bills Steve Carmody 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/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare The front-runner for the democratic gubernatorial nomination says data centers should work with communities, and not "use our water or drive-up energy costs." Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/michigan-gov-whitmer-proposes-43-million-for-new-election-equipment The money will help clerks replace voting machines whose contracts expire in 2027. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:46:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/michigan-gov-whitmer-proposes-43-million-for-new-election-equipment Hayley Harding, Votebeat