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Chris Swanson, Michigan governor

Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.

The Washington Post · 21h

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he’s launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan’s next governor

Yahoo · 16h

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters 2026 Michigan governor race

Known for his energetic approach to law enforcement, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson was the latest candidate to toss a hat into the race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Swanson launched his campaign at Mott Community College in Flint on Thursday night.

Michigan, Whitmer

Detroit News · 17h

Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development

Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over budget negotiations.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1d

Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves

Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by President Trump.

MLive · 1d

5 ways Whitmer’s $83.5B budget proposal would impact Michigan schools

Beyond a historic 4.1% hike in per-student funding and a bid to intensify academic transparency, the list of recommendations would largely uphold existing priorities and programs for 1.4 million public school students.

1hon MSN

Reactions to Whitmer's budget mixed

Conflict over budget priorities is already growing in Michigan, just two days after the State Budget Office presented ...

clickondetroit.com5h

55 new jobs coming to Southeast Michigan, Whitmer announces

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced expansion projects that will bring new jobs to the state, with 55 of them coming to Southeast ...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to test drive new road funding plan next week

Whitmer said at the Detroit Auto Show that a new road funding plan would need to include new revenue sources, plus fiscally ...

Michigan Chronicle4h

Whitmer’s Budget Push: Education, Jobs, and Infrastructure at the Center of Michigan’s Future

Governor Gretchen Whitmer stood before Michigan lawmakers to present her seventh annual budget, a proposal that carries an $83.5 billion price tag, a 1.2% increase over current spending levels. The ...

WEMU9h

Gov. Whitmer calls for boosting solid waste surcharge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new budget proposal includes a big increase in the state surcharge on dumping waste in landfills.

WWMT Grand Rapids/Lansing on MSN1d

Gov. Whitmer celebrates Michigan Reconnect's four-year milestone at GRCC visit

Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids Community College Wednesday morning in honor of 4 years of the Michigan ...

How will Michigan spend its taxpayers' dollars? Gov. Whitmer's administration has some ideas

State officials on Wednesday unveiled the administration's proposal to lawmakers for the state's next annual budget. But the ...

Whitmer: New state fund aims to boost worker housing in Michigan

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A ...

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Whitmer follows Michigan House GOP’s lead with new grant transparency rules

Michigan House Republicans are pleased with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) push for earmark transparency, saying she followed ...

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