Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs new gun and school safety bills into law
This week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 19 bills to keep communities and schools safe. But three of those bills will improve one of the biggest concerns for parents. Gov. Whitmer took to social media to talk about why these bills are important to her.
Whitmer approves new gun and school safety laws for Michigan
Gov. Whitmer added her signature to bills to require gun buyback programs to completely destroy firearms and that create new school safety policies.
Gov. Whitmer signs 19 bills into law
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was presented with more bills on Wednesday, signing 19 into law after signing dozens more in the last seven days. Whitmer also signed 35 bills on Friday, Jan. 17 and signed another 16 bills on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Michigan school safety overhaul focuses on kids’ mental health, requires gun storage notices
The overhaul of safety at Michigan schools takes effect this spring after state lawmakers last year sought to intensify emergency response requirements and prevent threats of violence. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a slew of safety-related measures Wednesday,
Whitmer signs hate crime, school safety and sextortion bills
Nineteen bills that would, among other things, update Michigan’s hate crime law, criminalize sextortion, and promote school safety, were signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michiganders should feel safe whether they’re watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom,
Governor Whitmer signs bills to increase school safety
Governor Whitmer signed 19 "commonsense" bills with bipartisan support to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer on Wednesday.
Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen ...
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Gov. Whitmer appoints Novi resident to Michigan Board of State Canvassers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Heather Cummings of Novi, to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers. Cummings is an attorney and founding partner at Cummings Law Group, PLLC in ...
Who's vying to replace Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026?
Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt ...
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Dem’s Campaign To Succeed Michigan Gov. Whitmer Isn’t Going Great So Far
Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is under scrutiny for potentially violating campaign law after ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect ...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to deliver 2025 State of the State speech Feb. 26
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lay out her agenda during her annual policy address Feb. 26. In a speech this month, she called ...
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The Race to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer Is On
Michigan's Democratic secretary of state, Jocelyn Benson, has announced her candidacy for governor in the 2026 election, ...
Whitmer signs legislation allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to ...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump but won't back down ...
Whitmer vetoes bills to alter petition verification, parolee ID process among others
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed more than a dozen bills passed by the Democratic-led House and Senate during its ...