Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan said she was "grateful" to speak with President Donald Trump on Thursday for a "productive meeting" that included discussions about jobs and tariffs.

The door is closing on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s chance to fulfill many of her campaign promises after Democrats couldn’t coalesce around a legislative agenda in the final days of 2024.

“I do like Governor Whitmer, but I am a little concerned with her cozying up to Trump recently,” a political science student from Michigan State University asked Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist ...

MICHIGAN, USA — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her seventh State of the State Address this evening. During the speech, she is expected to outline key policies she's ...

In 2019, after Whitmer’s proposal of a 45-cent gas tax increase died before the GOP-led Legislature, the governor opted for $3.5 billion in state bonds. That was later supplemented by Michigan ...

Governor Whitmer is proposing an $83.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year, which includes $50 million for the state's rainy day fund. But where do Michiganders want to see this money going?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her annual State of the State speech Feb. 26, according to a news release Friday from her office. Typically, the governor delivers the annual policy address in ...

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is staying by President Joe Biden’s side, and despite growing concerns over Biden’s age and mental acuity, Whitmer said she has complete confidence in his ...

Whitmer earns a $159,000 per year salary as governor, but had at least $2.4 million in 2023, according to a personal finance disclosure required under Michigan law. Nearly all of the money was ...

As governor, Whitmer makes about $159,300 annually. For the period from January through September 2024, Gilchrist received $6,211 in extra pay above his base level, according to Treasury's data.