Gov. Whitmer announces Fiscal Year 2024 Budget: Building a Brighter Future
Balanced budget calls for investments to lower costs, expand MI Kids Back on Track, grow our economy LANSING, Mich. — On Feb. 8, Governor Gretchen...
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Governor Whitmer, Democratic leaders roll out largest tax break for working families, seniors in decades
Lowering MI Costs plan rolls back retirement tax, quintuples Working Families Tax Credit, and delivers Inflation Relief Check to every taxpayers LANSING, Mich. – On...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist celebrates Michigan Reconnect’s two-year anniversary, continues conversation on proposal to lower eligibility age from 25 to 21
Tuition-free pathway to higher education and skills training highlighted at Delta College LANSING, Mich. – On February 2, on the two-year anniversary of Michigan Reconnect, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined officials from...
Extra COVID-19 emergency food assistance payments ending after February due to recent federal legislation
Other help is available for people affected by the change Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay LANSING, Mich. – Families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
New report from MiSTEM Advisory Council outlines recommendations to accelerate STEM opportunities in Michigan
Annual report highlights progress, partnerships with over 1,800 schools statewide LANSING – The MiSTEM Advisory Council, which brings together business, higher education, K-12 education and philanthropic...
Governor Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich – Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2023 State of the State Address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature....
GM invests $579 million to prepare Flint plant for sixth-generation engine
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II recently applauded General Motors’ announcement that it is investing nearly $800 million in...
Consumers Energy makes new $25 million contribution to help Michigan homes and businesses with bills
Photo by Andres Ayrton on Pexels Consumers Energy announced yesterday on January 19, it will provide $25 million to homes and businesses, a meaningful effort...
COVID-19 cases and deaths rise for second straight month in Michigan nursing homes
Lansing, MI – Rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths among nursing home residents and staff nationwide increased sharply in December, while most residents and staff nationwide...
Dr. Pamela Pugh recently sworn in as new president of the State Board of Education of Michigan
Recently, Dr. Pamela Pugh, a Black woman, was sworn in as the new president of the State Board of Education of Michigan. The ceremony capped...