Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes new plans to pay for state roads
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed $3 billion in new revenue to pay for the roads. This comes as the money from a state bond program meant to improve the roads is drying up. According to our affiliate WILX,
Whitmer releases $3 billion road funding plan, but GOP remains skeptical
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer debuted a proposal for road funding this week, calling for $3 billion in annual infrastructure investments. But critics say the plan is light on specifics, and could face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled House.
Governor Whitmer Proposes $3 Billion MI Road Ahead Plan, Drawing Mixed Reactions in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer proposes a $3 billion plan for Michigan road improvements, funded by gas and corporate taxes and marijuana tax revenue.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
Whitmer's road tax plan has the cannabis industry on edge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s road funding plan would take a tire iron to Michigan’s legal cannabis industry. The plan outlines $2.2 billion in new taxes, including adding a wholesale tax to marijuana sales to generate $470 million.
Whitmer proposes $3B road plan; Republicans concerned about tax increases
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently introduced a $3 billion plan to “fix the damn roads,” her 2018 gubernatorial campaign promise.
NEW: Whitmer unveils $3B road funding plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday unveiled her $3 billion “MI Road Ahead” Plan, her latest pitch for “fixing the damn roads,” which was her signature campaign promise during her first gubernatorial campaign in 2018.
Whitmer proposes $1.7 billion tax on corporations to fund road projects
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a new plan to increase funding for road construction in Michigan, centered around a new tax levied against corporations.
Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a marijuana wholesale tax.
Whitmer rolls out $3B road funding plan, eyeing more cash from marijuana, companies
Gretchen Whitmer on Monday released her plan to devote $3 billion for Michigan’s roads. (Feb. 10, 2025) The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. The NFL said the person was part of the 400-member field cast and had hidden the flag on himself before the halftime show began Sunday night.
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She unveiled her own plan Monday.
Gov. Whitmer departs on Mideast trade mission as tipped wage deadline nears
One Republican state lawmaker said Whitmer "needs to be here" as the Legislature debates how to handle coming wage and sick ...
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Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
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Whitmer leads economic development trip to Middle East
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a delegation of Detroit-area officeholders, state economic development officials and Arab ...
Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
Whitmer's $83.5B spending plan leaves little in the bank — even with tax hikes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state budget director says Michigan is in a "return to normal" after several years of record-setting ...
Whitmer consoles Democrats with ‘anxiety’ over Trump: ‘Stay engaged’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) posted a social media video on Monday to ease the “anxiety” of Michiganders living under a Trump administration. “Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been talking to a lot of ...
Gov. Whitmer travels to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain to promote investment into Michigan's aerospace and defense industries
The Office of the Governor said that this is the first time that a Michigan governor has traveled to the region.