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Gongwer's Ben Solis (left) joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow to discuss the MIRC's proposed legislative maps for metro Detroit House districts.
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MichMash: Whitmer’s proposed budget and the state’s potential legislative maps

Hernz Laguerre February 9, 2024

The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing its proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks about her budget priorities for the upcoming year at the Detroit Parent Network resource center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan

Rick Pluta, Russ McNamara February 8, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports

Russ McNamara January 31, 2024

Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Detroit Today: Breaking down Whitmer’s State of the State address

Detroit Today January 25, 2024

In her State of the State address Wednesday night, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about her goals for the coming...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson January 25, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Detroit Today: Whitmer’s proposed tax credit for caregivers could help Michigan families

Detroit Today January 24, 2024

A new proposed tax credit from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would provide up to $5,000 in relief to caregivers in the...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses union members at UAW Local 51 in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
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Whitmer: State of the State proposals will ‘help people keep money in their pockets’

Rick Pluta January 18, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a few hints Wednesday, but no details, of plans she will outline next week in her...

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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist sign a slate of bills into law in December that aim to reform the state's juvenile justice system.
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Detroit Today: Michigan’s juvenile justice reform, explained

Detroit Today January 11, 2024

This week Michigan lawmakers reconvened in Lansing to kick off the 2024 legislative session. And while Democrats begin the session...

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MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan

Hernz Laguerre December 19, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) says she hopes new laws to toughen penalties for threatening or assaulting health care workers will inspire more people to become medical professionals.
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Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence against health workers

Rick Pluta December 7, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes tougher laws will help stem the growth of threats and violence against health care workers. She...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive to use the example and economic power of the state to encourage the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
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Whitmer signs directive to transition state fleet to emissions-free by 2024

Rick Pluta December 6, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday instructing state departments and agencies to accelerate their transition to zero-emission vehicles...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs one of 23 bills to expand voting rights in Michigan. One of the new laws requires campaign ads to indicate if they make substantial use of AI technology.
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Whitmer signs bills to require notice on AI-generated political ads

Rick Pluta December 1, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed nearly two dozen bills Thursday to make major changes to Michigan election laws. “We’ve taken Michigan...

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