A host of 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,

Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is under scrutiny for potentially violating campaign law after discussing her 2026 gubernatorial candidacy with reporters inside a state-funded building.

Gov. Whitmer took to social media to talk about why these bills are important to her. “First, I want to talk about why I am signing them,” she said in the video. “No matter

Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt was named the Michigan Senate's Minority Leader. He declared his candidacy for the governor position earlier this month.

On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday as she fretted over growing competition from red

Gov. Whitmer added her signature to bills to require gun buyback programs to completely destroy firearms and that create new school safety policies.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the state's economy.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed 19 commonsense, bipartisan bills to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer. She also signed an executive order to ensure the diverse needs of Michigan’s students and educators are represented on the new School Safety and Mental Health Commission.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump but won't back down from one.

About a year ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan lawmakers to create a research and development tax credit for businesses and a new fund to support start-up companies in the state.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe hormonal birth control. House Bill 5436 gives Michigan