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This was the first in-person gathering for the speech since 2020. It's also the first time Democrats controlled the governor’s office and both chambers of the Legislature in 40 years.
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“If we reach across the aisle and we bring people together in every region, and focus on solving problems, we can make Michigan a place where all people can envision a great future,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s looking forward to next year and working with a Legislature controlled by Democrats.
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The Democratic governor also said she's ready to bargain with Republicans, as her party prepares to assume the majority in Lansing.
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Closing arguments in the case are scheduled for Monday.
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Republican challenger Tudor Dixon called Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a “radical” in their first debate Thursday.The Democratic incumbent said it’s the GOP nominee who holds extremist views and still hasn’t promised to abide by the results of the November election.
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Among other things, the plan sets a statewide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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The ski jump in the western Upper Peninsula is getting $20 million for upgrades.
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“We’ve all been through a lot. It’s rational to feel frustrated. Exhausted. Even cynical,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said, “Fortunately, the cure for cynicism is competence. These bipartisan accomplishments are a testament to what we can do together. We must believe that better things are possible because that is the only way they ever get done.”