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Dec 11 2023
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Gov. Whitmer signs final bill in Michigan’s Reproductive Health Act
LANSING, Mich. (WNDU) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the final piece of the state’s Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law. The final bill, which was signed by Whitmer on Monday morning, will repeal Michigan’s ban on insurance coverage for abortion without purchase of a separate rider, and implements other protections for doctors and patients. According to our affiliate WILX, Dec
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Whitmer signs bills deregulating some aspects of abortion in Michigan
Livonia — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a series of bills that look to codify abortion rights into state law and repeal several measures that abortion advocates say inhibit access to the medical procedure of terminating a pregnancy. The Reproductive Health Act would put the language of the Reproductive Freedom For All constitutional amendment, Proposal 3 of 2022, in state
Detroit NewsDec 08 2023
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Whitmer signs bipartisan bills that aim to improve transparency in state government
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring Michiganders have a transparent, responsive state government. The bills will require public officials and candidates seeking elected office to file financial disclosure reports with the Department of State. “State government must be open, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves,” said Whitmer
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‘It’s On!’ - Gov. Whitmer places ‘friendly’ bet with Washington governor ahead of game
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - It’s on. That’s the mantra for the governors of Michigan and Washington as schools from each state head to Houston to face off for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) have agreed to a friendly wager featuring specialties from their respective states. “Michiganders and college football fans across
WILX 10Dec 05 2023
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Whitmer signs directive to transition state fleet to emissions-free by 2024
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday instructing state departments and agencies to accelerate their transition to zero-emission vehicles. The directive, which applies only to the executive branch and does not carry the force of law, is part of the Democratic governor’s campaign to electrify Michigan’s transportation networks. “Getting this done will help drive demand
NPR Michigan RadioJul 13 2023
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Whitmer Creates Lifelong Education Department for Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a press conference on Belle Isle in Detroit, Mich., on June 22, 2021. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order to create a second state education department that will focus on facilitating access to programs like childcare, after-school activities, and affordable education for adults. The
The Epoch TimesDec 05 2023
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Whitmer orders state government to only buy zero-emission vehicles
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - State government agencies are required to replace aging vehicles with electric or other zero-emission models under a new director. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the order Tuesday, mandating a transition to an entirely zero-emission fleet. All cars and light-duty vehicles must be zero emissions by 2033 while medium and heavy duty vehicles must transition by 2040. Whitmer
ABC 12Jan 24 2024
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Whitmer plans to use State of the State to request funding for free community college for all ⋆ Michigan Advance
It was an unusual way to announce a major policy priority, but using a talking potato, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that she plans to ask lawmakers to help fund two years of free community college for all high school graduates. The social media post featured Whitmer telling a talking spud named Professor Potato that because “every Michigander deserves an opportunity to go to
Michigan AdvanceDec 05 2023
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Michigan Gov Whitmer orders state government fleet to be 100% electric
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday forcing the state government's entire fleet of vehicles, both light-duty and heavy-duty, to transition to zero-emission. Under Whitmer's actions, Michigan's state agencies must convert all state-owned light-duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2033 and all medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2040. The
Fox News (Online News)Nov 21 2023
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Gov. Whitmer signs legislation preventing abusers from owning guns
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation on Monday that will prevent people convicted of domestic violence from owning a gun for eight years following their conviction.
Earlier this year, the Governor signed bills that require universal background checks for all purchases and for guns to be stored properly.
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