Michigan, school safety and Gretchen Whitmer

Whitmer signs hate crime, school safety, sextortion bills
A host of bills that would, among other things, update Michigan’s hate crime law, criminalize sextortion and promote school safety were signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michiganders should feel safe whether they’re watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom,
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs new gun and school safety bills into law
Gov. Whitmer took to social media to talk about why these bills are important to her. “First, I want to talk about why I am signing them,” she said in the video. “No matter
Michigan school safety overhaul focuses on kids’ mental health, requires gun storage notices
The overhaul of safety at Michigan schools takes effect this spring after state lawmakers last year sought to intensify emergency response requirements and prevent threats of violence. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a slew of safety-related measures Wednesday,
Whitmer approves new gun and school safety laws for Michigan
Gov. Whitmer added her signature to bills to require gun buyback programs to completely destroy firearms and that create new school safety policies.
Governor Whitmer signs bills to increase school safety
Governor Whitmer signed 19 "commonsense" bills with bipartisan support to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer on Wednesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect ...
Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen ...
Who's vying to replace Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026?
Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt ...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to deliver 2025 State of the State speech Feb. 26
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lay out her agenda during her annual policy address Feb. 26. In a speech this month, she called ...
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It sure seems like Gretchen Whitmer is already laying the groundwork for, well, you know
Gretchen Whitmer doesn’t want to hear any talk about how a woman can’t be elected president. The two-term Michigan governor ...
Gretchen Whitmer’s chance for wide-ranging legacy derailed by botched legislative session
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares concerns about Michigan road funding, auto industry
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the ...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump but won't back down ...
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The Race to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer Is On
Michigan's Democratic secretary of state, Jocelyn Benson, has announced her candidacy for governor in the 2026 election, ...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lays out economic priorities for Michigan ahead of presidential inauguration
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to lay out her administration's economic priorities during an address Wednesday in ...
Whitmer signs legislation allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to ...