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Feb 08 2024
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Governor Whitmer's $80.7 Billion Budget Proposal Prioritizes Family and Child Spending
In a bold move aimed at reshaping Michigan’s future, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled her proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, totaling $80.7 billion. Presenting her plan before a joint session of the House and Senate appropriations committees, Whitmer outlined six key priorities, including balancing the budget, reducing costs, addressing crime and health concerns, promoting
Michigan ChronicleNov 22 2023
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Whitmer signs bills expanding access to abortion
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan's Reproductive Health Act is now law after being signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday. The new law expands abortion access in the state by making it easier for abortion facilities to open. Also, those seeking an abortion will no longer need a special rider on their insurance. "We've been fighting to protect abortion in Michigan for years," Whitmer said. "
ABC 12Feb 07 2024
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Whitmer proposes $80.7B budget for a ‘Michigan Guarantee’
“Michigan's fiscal house is strong, and we're making investments on the dinner table issues to make people's lives more manageable and ensure every person has a path to prosperity in the state of Michigan,” Whitmer said Wednesday. The recommendation clocks in slightly below the $82 billion spending plan Whitmer signed last year, reflecting the fact that post-pandemic boosts of one-time federal
Bridgemi.comAug 23 2022
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Jury Convicts Two Men of Conspiring to Kidnap MI Gov Gretchen Whitmer
A jury on Tuesday found two men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox were among six men charged in October 2020 over a domestic terrorist plot to overthrow Michigan's government, which was ultimately stopped by the FBI. Prosecutors named Fox as the leader of the anti-government extremist group and alleged that their goal was to
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Whitmer introduces $80.7B budget slammed by GOP lawmakers: 'public relations talking points'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday presented a $80.7 billion budget Wednesday that aims to boost education spending and deliver on her promise to provide students free education from preschool through community college. The second-term Democratic governor unveiled her budget proposal in a joint session between the House and Senate appropriations committees. It follows a State of the
Fox News (Online News)Jan 05 2024
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Gov. Whitmer wagers beer with Washington governor on Michigan's championship game
Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee have made a friendly wager ahead of Monday night's national championship football game between the University of Michigan and the University of Washington. If Washington wins, Whitmer will give Inslee, a fellow Democrat, a pack of Haze and Blue IPA from Big Lake Brewing in Holland, according to a press release Friday. If
Detroit NewsNov 21 2023
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Whitmer signs more bills to repeal abortion restrictions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to roll back more abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan even though it is questionable if they could be enforced under the reproductive rights amendment adopted a year ago by voters. The governor signed the bills in a room filled with supporters cheering a new round of abortion rights laws. The Democratic governor already signed
Michigan PublicFeb 09 2024
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Gov. Whitmer Outlines Her ‘People First’ Budget Strategy with Families at Detroit Parent Network
In Michigan, and indeed across Detroit, access to preschool stands as a critical pillar in the early stages of a child’s educational journey. Yet, for many families, especially those within our Black and brown communities, the cost of pre-K education poses a significant financial challenge. Recognizing this barrier, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has taken a deliberate and commendable step by
Michigan ChronicleDec 11 2023
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Whitmer signs last of abortion rights bill package into law
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - The last of a series of controversial abortion bills is now law in Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the final bill in the Reproductive Health Act on Monday morning. Under this law, women will no longer need to purchase an abortion health insurance rider. Last month, Whitmer signed laws that expand access for abortion providers across the state and repealed laws
ABC 12Dec 13 2023
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Gov. Whitmer to offer a tax rebate on new car purchases
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new tax rebate plan Wednesday aimed at saving Michiganders money on a new car. The Michigan Vehicle Rebate Plan aims to increase sales for new electric, hybrid and traditional combustion vehicle sales statewide following a new UAW contract. The new tax rebate will drop the cost of a new vehicle between $1,000-$2,500 per vehicle. That
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