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Governor Gretchen Whitmer

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer

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News and Announcements

July 17, 2025: Conservation District Day

July 17, 2025

WHEREAS, Michigan’s first Soil Conservation District law was a legislative response to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and substantial drought across the nation; and, WHEREAS, ...

July 14-18, 2025: Summer Learning Week

July 14, 2025

WHEREAS, Summer Learning Week is a time to reflect on the importance of keeping youth learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready ...

July 11, 2025: Williams Syndrome Awareness Day

July 11, 2025

WHEREAS, Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 7,500 to 10,000 people worldwide, caused by a deletion of genes on chromosome 7; and, WHER...

July 10, 2025: Chronic Disease Day

July 10, 2025

WHEREAS, chronic disease affects hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout Michigan and millions throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, the deadliest and costliest chr...

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State Orders and Directives

View Executive Orders and Executive Directives from the Executive Office of the Governor on our new State Orders and Directives page.

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Issues and Accomplishments

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View current issues and accomplishments from the Executive Office of the Governor.

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Open Government

This page voluntarily discloses public calendars for the Governor and Lt. Governor, along with the governor’s federal income tax returns and personal financial information.

Tribal Affairs

Working with Tribal Governments

"We can’t call our state successful unless we work in full partnership with Michigan tribes."

– Governor Whitmer

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About the Governor

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander.  She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator.  She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.  
About the Governor
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About the Lt Governor

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has dedicated his career to solving problems. An engineer by training, he uses thoughtful innovation, progressive reform, and efficient modernization of policies and programs to make the work better for hardworking families. From spearheading campaigns for equality and justice to harnessing technology to solve real problems, his focus has consistently remained on serving the public and getting things done.
About the Lt. Governor