In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest infrastructure investment in Michigan’s history
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the completion of four infrastructure projects in Alger, Baraga, Montcalm, and St. Clair counties as the administration continues to fix roads and bridges at a record pace across the state.
Mobility Tech Stars: A Rising Star in a New Frontier
The Long Beach-Los Angeles metro area has two of the world’s busiest ports, notorious traffic congestion, and the nation’s “worst smog pollution” per the American Lung Association. It sits at the southern end of California, a state battling worsening heatwaves and wildfires.
Bipartisan deal will unleash Michigan’s economic potential by attracting transformational, job-creating investments to every region of the state and empowering young people pursuing higher education
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted components of the bipartisan supplemental package to fund economic development, deliver scholarships for higher education students, and secure additional resources to support public safety officials.
Michiganders do not have to pay state or federal taxes on federal loan forgiveness; approximately 1.4 million Michiganders have student loans
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that student loan relief would not be treated as taxable income in Michigan. Approximately 1.4 million Michiganders eligible for relief will not owe any state taxes for receiving benefits of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program or other student loan forgiveness.
Build 161 Affordable Housing Units in Detroit, Back Entrepreneurs Across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund support for a business growth project by Nexteer Automotive in Buena Vista Township and a community revitalization project in Detroit, as well as support for tech startups in Northern Michigan, all of which will continue to strengthen Michigan’s economy and position the state for future prosperity.
Connecting US-31 to I-94 will save drivers time, keep them safer on the road, and lower costs
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Representative Fred Upton celebrated the completion of the US-31 project in Berrien County linking the highway to I-94. For decades, the project was stalled but is now getting done because of the governor’s $3.5 billion Rebuilding Michigan Plan and funding secured by Rep. Upton in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Gov. Whitmer Unveils MI Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Mobility Leader
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide strategy to ensure Michigan remains the global leader in the future of mobility. The MI Future Mobility Plan maps out a comprehensive strategy that addresses future mobility challenges by growing the mobility workforce, providing more accessible transportation infrastructure, and developing innovative mobility policies.
MI Future Mobility Plan coordinates efforts across multiple state departments and agencies to address challenges and support growth in mobility and electrification industry
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide strategy to ensure Michigan remains the global leader in the future of mobility. The MI Future Mobility Plan maps out a comprehensive strategy that addresses future mobility challenges by growing the mobility workforce, providing more accessible transportation infrastructure, and developing innovative mobility policies.
Detroit’s Auto Show Returns
After a nearly four-year hiatus, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit returned this week. With the industry in a much different place than it was in January 2019 when the show was last held, the 2022 show is more interactive and experiential than ever.
