Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced funding to fix roads in 28 villages and small cities across the state, including five in West Michigan

Some of those counties are in west and southwest Michigan.

The proposed redevelopment of Muskegon’s former Shaw Walker Furniture factory will not receive a second state budget earmark.

The state’s General Fund is expected to see a small boost compared to an earlier projection in January, while the School Aid Fund is expected to see a slight drop

The House budget comes in slightly above the governor’s recommended $80.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

Enbridge says the two companies combined have built nearly 400 miles of tunnel

She says there are many people on all sides who have close connections and strong feelings about the conflict. Whitmer also said “abortion is on the ballot in all 50 states.”

Many businesses in northern Michigan and the UP can apply for economic relief because their counties are already under drought declarations. But other parts of the state can’t tap into those funds

The Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative is addressing the state’s early childhood educator shortage with a new development program

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited a Grand Rapids childcare center today to highlight Governor Whitmer’s budget proposals that would expand childcare and provide free pre-K education for families