During the State of the State, the term-limited Democrat said the Gordie Howe International Bridge “will open.” Congressman John James called Trump’s threats to prevent it a negotiating tactic.

One of the central messages of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was that kids in Michigan are struggling mightily to read at grade level.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor civil rights icon, the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said two of Gov. Whitmer's priorities have strong resonance in the city of Detroit, where she was recently elected mayor.

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her eighth, and last, State of the State address Wednesday night — outlining goals while also highlighting progress in her seven-plus years leading Michigan.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address on Wednesday night in the state Capitol.

The deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to seek the governor's office is 15 Tuesdays before the August primary election (April 21, 2026) and for candidates filing without party affiliation, it’s 110 days before the November election (July 16, 2026).

Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to increase gambling taxes to shore up Medicaid is facing industry pushback as revenue — and tax collections — from internet gaming and sports betting continue to rise five years after Michigan expanded legal options to wager money.

Jackson died at age 84 on Feb. 17 from a progressive neuromuscular disease.