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From education to infrastructure: What Michiganders can expect from $82.5B state budget

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Mackinac Policy Conference in Mackinac Island, Michigan, on May 30, 2024.

Michigan launches ‘Shark Tank’-style competition to meet state’s transportation needs

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Detroit NAACP's annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit, Mich., on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Gov. Whitmer announces new director for Michigan education agency

Gretchen Whitmer signs red flag law

Courts remove guns from dozens deemed a threat under Michigan red flag law

Tractors and road construction equipment next to the street.

A new jobs program in Michigan will help thousands find work

Peter Meijer mingles with supporters in downtown Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, File)

Peter Meijer drops out of Senate race, citing lack of support

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs foster care education reform bill

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing the Michigan Family Protection Act on April 1, 2024. (Credit: Executive Office of the Governor)

Whitmer signs law to protect family planning choices

Whitmer’s PreK for All plan will provide boost to Michigan children

Graduation rate among Michigan high school students increases for 2nd year in a row

New gun safety laws go into effect as MSU marks anniversary of shooting

Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget includes funding for key education priorities