Governor Announces Cabinet and Staff Changes

Governor Announces Cabinet and Staff Changes

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of changes to members of her cabinet and key staff. Marlon Brown, Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs After seven months of serving as acting director of LARA, effective immediately he will be the...
Governor Presents Budget Recommendations

Governor Presents Budget Recommendations

Today, at Heritage Hall within the State Capitol, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her executive budget recommendations for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 Fiscal Year. Joined by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, State Budget Director Jen Flood, and Deputy State Budget...
Governor Announces Budget Presentation

Governor Announces Budget Presentation

This week, Governor Whitmer’s office announced the executive budget recommendations will be presented to the legislature on Wednesday, February 7, at 11 a.m. Key Points: The recommendations will contain proposed spending for the 2025 Fiscal Year, beginning on October...
Governor Delivers State of the State Address

Governor Delivers State of the State Address

This evening, before a joint convention of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address. The governor highlighted some of the accomplishments during the past year, including rolling back the...
Governor Makes Shifts Within State Government

Governor Makes Shifts Within State Government

Through executive order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is shifting functions within State of Michigan departments with the goal of improving efficiency and cutting red tape. Office of Postsecondary Educational Attainment and Indian Tuition Waiver: The Office of...