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Whitmer: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could cost Michigan $900 million a year for food stamps
Michigan's State Budget Office says the changes to the federal food assistance program could hit the state budget hard.
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency several for Michigan communities after May 15 storms, tornadoes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for several communities following the severe storms ...
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Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency in Lansing, Allegan, Baraga Counties After Severe Storms
Michigan's Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Lansing, Allegan, and Baraga after severe weather, mobilizing ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer touted her accomplishments as Michigan’s governor as she passes the midpoint of her second term and ...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares state of emergency for 3 areas after May 15 storm damage
Gov. Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for the city of Lansing, and Allegan and Baraga counties after severe weather ...
Whitmer says nearly 1.5 million Michiganders at risk because of potential cuts to SNAP, Medicaid
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims the federal budget plan currently moving through Congress will cost Michiganders $900 million in ...
Federal cuts to SNAP benefits could cost $900 million annually, Whitmer warns
In the 2024 fiscal year, about $3.2 billion in SNAP benefits were spent in Michigan. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor ...
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Whitmer denies MSU request to remove Vassar, Denno despite misconduct findings
Whitmer in a May 30 letter declined the MSU board’s request to remove trustees Rema Vassar, D-Detroit, and Dennis Denno, D-East Lansing, but claimed her decision should not be interpreted as ...