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December 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Smoother, Safer Roads This Winter

Smoother, Safer Roads This Winter As you navigate snowy roads this winter, the last thing you need is a pothole making your travels any more treacherous. As Michiganders head December 10, 2025 View as a webpage Dear…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Northern Michigan Redevelopments, Adding 60 Housing Units to Cadillac, Escanaba, and Marquette

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Northern Michigan Redevelopments, Adding 60 Housing Units to Cadillac, Escanaba, and Marquette FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2025     Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Announces Northern Michigan Redevelopments, Adding 60 Ho…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Members and Their Families

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Members and Their Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Membe…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces More Than 1,300 Jobs, $240 Million Invested into Michigan’s Economy

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces More Than 1,300 Jobs, $240 Million Invested into Michigan’s Economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2025     Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Announces More Than 1,300 Jobs, $240 Million Invested into Michigan’s Economy   Ro…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 8, 2025   Contact: [email protected]        Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner  Governor thanks Suzanna Shkreli for her service as …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 5, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day     LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Let’s Get Through This Winter Together

Let’s Get Through This Winter Together Winter is here! With snow and white-out conditions hitting much of Michigan this past weekend and more snow on the way, I want to make sure December 4, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2025 Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions   LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointment…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Fred Durhal Jr.

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Fred Durhal Jr. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 4, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Fred Durhal Jr.    LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretch…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Submits Public Comment in Support of Stargate Project, Creating Thousands of Jobs, Meeting Strong Environmental Standards 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Submits Public Comment in Support of Stargate Project, Creating Thousands of Jobs, Meeting Strong Environmental Standards  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     December 3, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Submits Public Comment in Support of Stargate…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Historic Investment in Holtec to Protect 900 Jobs and Provide Clean Energy to 1.4 Million Households

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Historic Investment in Holtec to Protect 900 Jobs and Provide Clean Energy to 1.4 Million Households FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Historic Investment in Holtec to Protect 900 Jobs an…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Recognizes Small Business Saturday, Encourages Michiganders to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season and Year-Round

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Recognizes Small Business Saturday, Encourages Michiganders to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season and Year-Round FOR PLANNING PURPOSES November 29, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Recognizes Small Business Saturday, Encour…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM

RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II and Lt. Gov. Tressel Place Bet on the University of Michigan Wolverine’s Rival Football Game Against the Ohio State University Buckeyes

RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II and Lt. Gov. Tressel Place Bet on the University of Michigan Wolverine’s Rival Football Game Against the Ohio State University Buckeyes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 28, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II and Lt. Gov. T…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer and Gov. DeWine Place a Wager on the University of Michigan Wolverine’s Rival Football Game Against the Ohio State University Buckeyes

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer and Gov. DeWine Place a Wager on the University of Michigan Wolverine’s Rival Football Game Against the Ohio State University Buckeyes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 28, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer and Gov. DeWine Place a Wager on the…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Let’s Give Back and Take Care of Each Other

Let’s Give Back and Take Care of Each Other The holiday season is a time for all of us to come together, give back, and look out for each other. November 26, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Friend, The holiday season is…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Calls Troops, Wishing Them a Happy Thanksgiving

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Calls Troops, Wishing Them a Happy Thanksgiving FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 26, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Calls Troops, Wishing Them a Happy Thanksgiving     LANSING, Mich. — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called act…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Commercial Space Redevelopment and New Housing for People to Live and Work in Downtown Lansing

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Commercial Space Redevelopment and New Housing for People to Live and Work in Downtown Lansing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 21, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces Commercial Space Redevelopment and New Housing for People…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 19, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appo…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM

The Lucky Turkeys are... Faygo and Vernors

The Lucky Turkeys are... Faygo and Vernors Thanksgiving is just ten days away, and that’s why we came together today for the annual turkey pardon. This year, I pardoned two turkeys! November 18, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey Sisters Faygo & Vernors, Names Selected Using Bracket-Style Naming Contest

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey Sisters Faygo & Vernors, Names Selected Using Bracket-Style Naming Contest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 18, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Pardons Thanksgiving Turkey Sisters Faygo & Ver…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Increase Government Transparency and Protect Taxpayer Dollars in State Budgets, Delivering on Promises Made

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Increase Government Transparency and Protect Taxpayer Dollars in State Budgets, Delivering on Promises Made FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 18, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Op-Ed in Washington Post “If we’re going to do tariffs, let’s do them right” 

RELEASE: ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Op-Ed in Washington Post “If we’re going to do tariffs, let’s do them right”  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 17, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Op-Ed in Washington Post “If we’re going to do tariffs, let’s do them right” …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Health Care Costs – Protecting Michiganders

Health Care Costs – Protecting Michiganders Right now, families are feeling the squeeze from rising costs, chaotic national tariffs, and economic uncertainty. People need relief and st November 13, 2025 View as a webpage …
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November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Honoring Michigan's Veterans

Honoring Michigan's Veterans Today, on Veterans Day, we recognize the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have committed their lives to protecting our n November 11, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Frie…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM

RELEASE: U.S. and Michigan Flags Should Remain Lowered Through Sunset on November 20 Following Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

RELEASE: U.S. and Michigan Flags Should Remain Lowered Through Sunset on November 20 Following Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 10, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      U.S. and Michigan Flags Should Remain Lowered Thr…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Col. Grady, Dir. Washington Announce Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches New Milestone with 900+ Illegal Guns Off the Street

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Col. Grady, Dir. Washington Announce Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches New Milestone with 900+ Illegal Guns Off the Street FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 7, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Gov. Whitmer, Col. Grady, Dir. Washington Announce Operatio…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointm…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench    LANSING, Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Cheryl Sweeney to the Monroe…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Lowering Costs for Michigan’s Seniors

Lowering Costs for Michigan’s Seniors After a lifetime of hard work, Michigan seniors deserve to retire with dignity, security, and the support they’ve earned. That’s why our new November 6, 2025 View as a webpage D…
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November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Redevelopment of Historic Lake Orion High School, Adding 89 Housing Units

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Redevelopment of Historic Lake Orion High School, Adding 89 Housing Units FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 6, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces Redevelopment of Historic Lake Orion High School, Adding 89 Housing Units…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM

RELEASE: Findings of State of Michigan Department Reports on National Tariffs: Higher Grocery Prices, More Expensive Housing, Jobs at Risk

RELEASE: Findings of State of Michigan Department Reports on National Tariffs: Higher Grocery Prices, More Expensive Housing, Jobs at Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 5, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Findings of State of Michigan Department Reports on National Tari…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Miller Industries Expansion in Genesee County, Creating 167 Good-Paying Local Jobs

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Miller Industries Expansion in Genesee County, Creating 167 Good-Paying Local Jobs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 5, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Announces Miller Industries Expansion in Genesee County, Creating 167 G…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    November 4, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney    LANSING, Mich. -- Today, in accordanc…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Michigan’s Environment, Supporting Clean Water, Air, and Land Across the State

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Michigan’s Environment, Supporting Clean Water, Air, and Land Across the State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   November 4, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Michigan’s En…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Turkey Pardon: Help Name This Year’s Pair of Lucky Turkeys!

Turkey Pardon: Help Name This Year’s Pair of Lucky Turkeys! Each year, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Governor Whitmer pardons a special turkey. This year, we have double the fun— the Governor will pa November 4, 2025 View as a webpage …
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October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM

We Must Protect SNAP & Prevent Hunger in Michigan

We Must Protect SNAP & Prevent Hunger in Michigan Earlier this week, I led a group of governors in a letter calling on the White House to prevent disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Ass October 31, 2025 View as a webpage …
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October 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer on Stargate Announcement from OpenAI, Oracle, & Related Digital Creating Thousands of Jobs, Largest Investment in Michigan History

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer on Stargate Announcement from OpenAI, Oracle, & Related Digital Creating Thousands of Jobs, Largest Investment in Michigan History FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Gov. Whitmer on Stargate Announcement from OpenAI, O…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM

RELEASE: State of Michigan Announces $4.5 Million to Food Bank Council of Michigan, Additional Resources to Feed Families Before SNAP Pause Caused by Federal Government Shutdown

RELEASE: State of Michigan Announces $4.5 Million to Food Bank Council of Michigan, Additional Resources to Feed Families Before SNAP Pause Caused by Federal Government Shutdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    State of Michigan Announce…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Medical Technology Company Expansion in Oakland County Creating Over 107 new good-paying, local jobs

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces Medical Technology Company Expansion in Oakland County Creating Over 107 new good-paying, local jobs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 30, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Announces Medical Technology Company Expansion in…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Leads 21 Governors in Letter Urging White House to Stop Disruption to SNAP, Prevent Hunger for Millions of American Families

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Leads 21 Governors in Letter Urging White House to Stop Disruption to SNAP, Prevent Hunger for Millions of American Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Leads 21 Governors in Letter Urging Wh…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Making Every Michigan Kid a Strong Reader

Making Every Michigan Kid a Strong Reader Earlier this month, I signed my seventh balanced, bipartisan education budget to make game-changing investments in schools and classrooms ac October 29, 2025 View as a webpage …
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October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer announces revitalization projects adding housing and commercial space to Hamtramck, Alpena

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer announces revitalization projects adding housing and commercial space to Hamtramck, Alpena FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 29, 2025   Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer announces revitalization projects adding housing and commercial space to Hamtra…
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October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer, Michigan Strategic Fund Board Support Housing, Innovation Across Michigan

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer, Michigan Strategic Fund Board Support Housing, Innovation Across Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer, Michigan Strategic Fund Board Support Housing, Innovation Across Michigan  Projects deliv…
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October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Fall is Here! Support Michigan Farmers & Take Our Halloween Survey

Fall is Here! Support Michigan Farmers & Take Our Halloween Survey Fall has arrived, and with it, peak harvest for some of Michigan’s most delicious produce and treats. This fall, I encourage you to take adv October 24, 2025 View as a webpage …
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October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 23, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appoin…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Villages and Small Cities for Road Repair 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Villages and Small Cities for Road Repair  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 23, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Villages and Small Cities for Road Repair    LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to Affordable Housing for Younger Michiganders, Putting Money Back in Their Pockets

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to Affordable Housing for Younger Michiganders, Putting Money Back in Their Pockets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 22, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Education Budget Continues Free School Meals for All, Saving Michigan Families Nearly $1,000 a Year

Education Budget Continues Free School Meals for All, Saving Michigan Families Nearly $1,000 a Year Last week, I was at an elementary school in Flint to celebrate my seventh balanced, bipartisan education budget that continues free school m October 22, 2025 Vie…
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October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 21, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick    LANSING, Mich. …
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October 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Legislator Don Koivisto

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Legislator Don Koivisto FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 20, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Legislator Don Koivisto    LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen …