Michigan’s governor is pressing state lawmakers to avert a government shutdown that looms around the same time Congress contends with a potential shutdown of the U.S. government

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to speak out against political violence after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and threats made against state officials, including Lt.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a speech on Tuesday addressing federal tariffs, last week's disappointing jobs report, a looming federal government shutdown, and the impact on Michigan's manufacturing sector.

Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations are also encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized what she called "chaotic national tariff policies" and a political standoff on the current state budget as a combination of uncertainty costing the state "time, money, opportunities and jobs."

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Julienne Ferris to the Huron County Probate Court, where she will also serve as the 73-B District Court judge.

On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her most direct plea to lawmakers yet to strike a budget deal, amid a months-long political battle.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the nation’s recent lagging jobs report and the uncertain nature of federal tariffs will be in focus during a speech planned next week. The Democrat’s announcement also hinted that she’ll address Michigan’s stalled budget negotiations in what would be her first major public statement on the Legislature’s failure to put a