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People pray near a picture of Pope Francis inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a ‘powerful, prophetic and loving voice’

Nargis Rahman, Pat Batcheller April 21, 2025

Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her 2025 State of the State address.
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The Metro: Recapping Governor Whitmer’s 7th State of the State Speech

Russ McNamara, Sam Corey, The Metro February 27, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held her seventh State of the State Speech...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke with WDET ahead of her speech on the last night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Whitmer shares goals for Democratic Party, Michigan ahead of DNC address on Thursday

Russ McNamara August 22, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to give a speech in primetime Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.The...

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MichMash: Whitmer announces energy and housing initiatives at Mackinac Policy Conference

Hernz Laguerre May 31, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced housing and energy savings are coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.MichMash host Cheyna...

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Whitmer declared herself “a climate optimist” as she signed the 11-bill clean energy package at Detroit’s Eastern Market on Nov. 28, 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces competition to bring clean energy developments to Michigan

Hernz Laguerre February 22, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is launching a nationwide competition to attract companies looking for state funding in clean energy.Subscribe to...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.
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MichMash: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares key points from her State of the State address

Hernz Laguerre January 26, 2024

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 during her State of the State...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses union members at UAW Local 51 in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
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Whitmer: State of the State proposals will ‘help people keep money in their pockets’

Rick Pluta January 18, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a few hints Wednesday, but no details, of plans she will outline next week in her...

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Gretchen Whitmer addresses supporters at an election night event.
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Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer advocates for guaranteed paid leave in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre August 31, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new program expanding family and medical leave.Subscribe to the...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation, May 22, 2023, in Royal Oak, Mich.
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Detroit officials ‘devastated’ by lack of state funding for long-term psychiatric care and housing

Eli Newman August 31, 2023

Detroit failed to secure backing from Michigan’s record-breaking $81.7 billion 2024 budget for a long-term psychiatric care project officials pitched...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
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Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer signs $57.4B ‘Make it in Michigan’ budget

Jerome Vaughn August 1, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $57.4 billion budget for the state centered on infrastructure, public safety and public...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a news conference at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. on March 13, 2023.
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Whitmer signs bills to make carry-out cocktails permanent, allows alcohol sales at college stadiums

Hernz Laguerre July 20, 2023

A provision to make alcohol more accessible to help Michigan bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic was made permanent.Subscribe...

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Gretchen Whitmer
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Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs package of bills expanding voter rights in Michigan

Tia Graham July 19, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan package of bills to expand voter rights.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...

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