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politics1 day ago•131 min saved

Trump-Whitmer call restarts Great Lakes project, with Illinois seeking clarity

A conversation between President Trump and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer helped resume the Brandon Road Interbasin Project for the Great Lakes, but Illinois officials say they haven’t been formally notified that the stop-work order was lifted, prompting questions about federal-state communication; Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the administration for the lack of notice, underscoring the project’s regional importance.

via AP News|

#great-lakes #illinois #infrastructure

politicselections1 month ago•5 min saved

Whitmer’s Endorsement Aligns Stevens Against El-Sayed’s Medicare Push

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary against Abdul El-Sayed, a move the piece frames as an effort to blunt El-Sayed’s Medicare For All campaign by backing a candidate who opposes the policy and highlighting Whitmer’s ties to a major health-insurance donor.

via The Lever|

#abdul-el-sayed #haley-stevens #medicare-for-all

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Whitmer backs Stevens in pivotal Michigan Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary, backing a centrist candidate as she faces Abdul El-Sayed (backed by Bernie Sanders) in a race that could affect Senate control; the winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.

via The Washington Post|

#el-sayed #endorsements #michigan

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Whitmer backs Stevens in Michigan's high-stakes Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, saying Stevens will “get things done” for Michigan and signaling a boost as early voting continues ahead of the Aug. 4 contest; Stevens faces Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner set to take on unopposed Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched general election, and Whitmer’s endorsement aiming to rally support and sway undecideds.

via NBC News|

#abdul-el-sayed #democratic-primary #haley-stevens

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Whitmer vetoes nine bills after court-ordered presentment ends 18‑month standoff

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills that had been tied up in litigation for 18 months and were only presented to her after a Michigan Supreme Court order, effectively blocking measures on Detroit museums, corrections officer pensions, debt collection, and health care contributions. Republicans argue the bills were delayed by the House, while Democrats and labor groups lament the veto, saying it undermines democracy; Whitmer cited administrative burdens and ongoing litigation as reasons to veto despite the court order.

via The Detroit News|

#legislature #michigan #note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjust-to-five

politics3 months ago•181 min saved

Whitmer rules out 2028 White House bid, eyes a break after governorship

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not run for president in 2028, signaling she plans to take a break after leaving office. Once viewed as a top Democratic contender, she told Fox 2 Detroit that a robust field will exist and she won’t be the main candidate, though she left room for the future with ‘Never say never.’ She has weighed national options and sought counsel from former officials as she contemplates life after the governorship.

via CNN|

#2028-election #democratic-primary #gretchen-whitmer

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Whitmer rules out 2028 bid as Democrats brace for crowded primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not run for president in 2028, ending ongoing speculation as she nears the end of her second term and highlighting the expected crowded Democratic field for the White House.

via nbcnews.com|

#2028-election #democratic-party #michigan-governor

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Whitmer touts pragmatism with Trump, citing policy wins and affordability focus

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her private meeting with President Trump went far more smoothly than last year and that cooperation has yielded policy gains on Asian carp in the Great Lakes, disaster funding, and the Selfridge Air National Guard Base. She remains in a pragmatic lane despite left-leaning criticism, boasting about a 60% approval rating and arguing that data centers should be built but properly. She avoided a clear stance on running for president, joking about her father’s rungs on the idea, and emphasized focusing on affordability ahead of the midterms as the core message for voters.

via Semafor|

#great-lakes #michigan #politics

local6 months ago•22 min saved

Southwest Michigan Braces as State Activates Emergency Center Over Tornado-Damaged Storms

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center after Friday’s severe storms swept through Southwest Michigan, with high winds and suspected tornadoes causing injuries and power outages. MSP/EMHSD coordinators are on scene working with local officials to fulfill resource requests as injuries are reported in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties and damage accumulates across communities, including Three Rivers Health campus, which was damaged but remains open.

via WWMT|

#local #severe-weather #southwest-michigan

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Considers Pardons for Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Convicts

President Donald Trump is considering pardons for individuals involved in the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, criticizing the trial as potentially being a 'railroad job' and suggesting some defendants were unfairly convicted. The case involved anti-government extremism and was linked to broader political tensions surrounding the 2020 election. Trump has also been building a working relationship with Whitmer despite their policy differences.

via Politico|

#2020-election #kidnapping-plot #pardon