Governor Gretchen Whitmer

On NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday, Michigan's governor pointedly declined to use the word “genocide” to describe the war in Gaza and the massive Palestinian civilian death toll as Israel tries to eliminate Hamas.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said this week that with warm winters expected to continue, businesses need better access to federal assistance.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will consider a request to remove two Michigan State University trustees once she returns from an overseas trade trip.

Harbor Springs Republican Sen. John Damoose urges caution on spending, but says governor's budget is 'not all bad'

The budget season at the Michigan Capitol will kick off Wednesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presents her spending plans to the House and Senate appropriations committees.

Republicans were already questioning the cost of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposals on Wednesday. That will come into focus at upcoming state budget meetings.

The governor is set to give her annual State of the State address at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Wednesday for the first time in 2024. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says economic development is near the top of her priority list.

Come for the updates on two serious stories. Stay for the joyful (and mischievous) chat with famed composer Jerry Bilik.

Michigan's new law sets a goal for the state to generate 100 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2040, and gives the state more power in approving wind and solar projects.