Governor Gretchen Whitmer

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.

“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.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s looking forward to next year and working with a Legislature controlled by Democrats.

The Democratic governor also said she's ready to bargain with Republicans, as her party prepares to assume the majority in Lansing.

Closing arguments in the case are scheduled for Monday.

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.

Among other things, the plan sets a statewide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The ski jump in the western Upper Peninsula is getting $20 million for upgrades.

“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.”