state of the state

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her final-year agenda focusing on housing, health care, and literacy; plus her legacy as Michigan’s 49th governor.

A look at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. Plus, one of this year's Rhodes Scholars from Michigan is a UM alum. Then, Detroit high school students advocate for accommodations during Ramadan, and a Michigan judge remembers the life and career of Lucile Watts, the first African-American woman elected to a Michigan circuit court.

Republicans are proposing a very different tax plan than the governor when it comes to dealing with federal funding cuts and a dip in state revenue.

What’s in the proof-of-citizenship and voter ID ballot proposal, and what is the state of the state budget as Governor Whitmer prepares for her final State of the State address.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her eighth - and final - State of the State address Wednesday, February 25.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants the legacy of her final year in office to include affordable housing relief.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.

First, a recap of Governor Whitmer’s next to last State of the State speech. Then, the massive allocation of corporate subsidies. Plus, what does "constitutional crisis" mean and are we in one?

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her seventh State of the State address to a Republican-controlled House and a Democratic-controlled Senate on February 26.

Governor Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address yesterday evening. What was her message? And what does she want to accomplish in the year to come?