Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

Governor Whitmer Proposes $3 Billion MI Road Ahead Plan, Drawing Mixed Reactions in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer proposes a $3 billion plan for Michigan road improvements, funded by gas and corporate taxes and marijuana tax revenue.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
Whitmer proposes $1.7 billion tax on corporations to fund road projects
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a new plan to increase funding for road construction in Michigan, centered around a new tax levied against corporations.
Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a marijuana wholesale tax.
THE ROAD AHEAD | Gov. Whitmer unveils $3 billion road funding plan, but will GOP lawmakers approve?
It comes weeks after Republicans, who control the state House, unveiled an updated $3.1 billion funding plan. Whether the two sides can find one deal will be key.
Whitmer has a new plan to fix the damn roads
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a new plan to fix the damn roads. This plan includes higher taxes on businesses.
Whitmer proposes new marijuana tax, redirects funding to pay for road repairs
The governor’s plan would generate $3 billion for local roads by redirecting $500 million in existing funds as well as adding or raising taxes and fees.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to test drive new road funding plan next week
Whitmer said at the Detroit Auto Show that a new road funding plan would need to include new revenue sources, plus fiscally responsible spending cuts.
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She unveiled her own plan Monday.
Whitmer wants higher taxes on 'big tech,' marijuana to fix Michigan roads; details sparse
Many key details of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new road-funding strategy weren't immediately provided by the governor's office.
NEW: Whitmer unveils $3B road funding plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday unveiled her $3 billion “MI Road Ahead” Plan, her latest pitch for “fixing the damn roads,” which was her signature campaign promise during her first gubernatorial campaign in 2018.
Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive ...
Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer
In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Rumors About Senate Run: Reports
Gary Peters' exit creates a highly contested U.S. Senate battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political ...
Whitmer consoles Democrats with ‘anxiety’ over Trump: ‘Stay engaged’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) posted a social media video on Monday to ease the “anxiety” of Michiganders living under a Trump administration. “Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been talking to a lot of ...
Gov. Whitmer travels to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain to promote investment into Michigan's aerospace and defense industries
The Office of the Governor said that this is the first time that a Michigan governor has traveled to the region.
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Poll shows latest job approval ratings for Trump, Whitmer
A little more than two weeks into his second presidential term, a new poll shows President Donald Trump's overall job ...
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Gov. Whitmer appoints Warren treasurer to state retirement board
Warren Treasurer Lorie Barnwell said she is “very honored” to have been appointed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Michigan State Retirement Board.