Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for several programs to improve educational performance in Michigan. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been done so far.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.
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Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address
Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final 2026 State of the State address, or read the full speech, as prepared for delivery.
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Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.
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Golden goals: How Michigan athletes fared at the Winter Olympics
Eleven Michigan athletes have won gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was there to celebrate.
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Fact check: How Gretchen Whitmer delivered — and didn’t — on her promises
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.
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Michigan gives parolees IDs in bid to keep them from returning to prison
The Michigan Department of Corrections has provided 30,000 inmates with state IDs and other vital documents before release to ease reentry and reduce recidivism. But exonerees, who are often released on short notice, may not have the same opportunity to secure those documents.
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Gretchen Whitmer pitches $88B budget. What it means for Michiganders, schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office unveiled her $88B budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for more spending on literacy and education with some tax hikes and some tax breaks.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Raise $800M for Medicaid by taxing nicotine, gambling, ads
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitches $800M in new taxes as a way to ensure the ‘sustainability’ of Medicaid in Michigan. Republicans say no way.
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Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools. What to know
Michigan K-12 students will be banned from using smartphones during instructional time starting this fall. Here’s what to know about the new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.