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  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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 …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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 …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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. …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
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 …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM

New Budget Protects Health Care for Millions of Michiganders

New Budget Protects Health Care for Millions of Michiganders Earlier this week, I was at a health center in Kalamazoo to celebrate how our recent balanced, bipartisan budget protects affordable healthc October 17, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces New Transportation Hub in Detroit with New Rail & Bus Station, Supporting Tourism and Growing Michigan’s Economy

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Announces New Transportation Hub in Detroit with New Rail & Bus Station, Supporting Tourism and Growing Michigan’s Economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 15, 2025  Contact: [email protected]     Governor Whitmer Announces New Transportation Hub …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Biggest Deal in MI History to Fix the Damn Roads (State AND Local)

Biggest Deal in MI History to Fix the Damn Roads (State AND Local) On Monday, I was in Macomb County to celebrate the biggest deal in Michigan history to fix the damn roads. My seventh balanced budget, which October 15, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Statement on Stellantis’ $230 Million Investment to Add 900 Good-Paying Jobs, Bring Manufacturing Home to Michigan

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Statement on Stellantis’ $230 Million Investment to Add 900 Good-Paying Jobs, Bring Manufacturing Home to Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 14, 2025   Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer Statement on Stellantis’ $230 Million Investment t…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 14, 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 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Budget Protects Health Care for Millions of Michiganders

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Budget Protects Health Care for Millions of Michiganders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 13, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer’s Budget Protects Health Care for Millions of Michiganders  Balanced, bipartisan budget secures $2.7 billio…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer’s Budget Fixes the Damn (State AND Local) Roads 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer’s Budget Fixes the Damn (State AND Local) Roads  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 13, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer’s Budget Fixes the Damn (State AND Local) Roads  Bipartisan budget will invest nearly $2B annually to fix state…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget Continues Free School Meals for All, Saving Michigan Families an Average of Nearly $1,000 a Year

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget Continues Free School Meals for All, Saving Michigan Families an Average of Nearly $1,000 a Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 13, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget Continues Free School Meals for All…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Proclaims October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Proclaims October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 13, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Proclaims October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week    LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer pro…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM

New Budget Cuts Taxes and Lowers Costs for Workers and Seniors

New Budget Cuts Taxes and Lowers Costs for Workers and Seniors On Wednesday, I was at Mom’s Restaurant in Trenton to celebrate three new, bipartisan tax cuts that will lower costs for seniors and working October 10, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM

I Signed My Seventh Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget to Fix the Damn Roads, Cut Taxes, Lower Costs, Protect Public Health & Safety

I Signed My Seventh Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget to Fix the Damn Roads, Cut Taxes, Lower Costs, Protect Public Health & Safety Yesterday, I signed my seventh balanced, bipartisan budget into law. The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget delivers on the kitchen table issue …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Education Budget with $10,000 Per-Pupil, Free Meals, Literacy Support, Educator Bonuses, Free Pre-K & Community College for All 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Education Budget with $10,000 Per-Pupil, Free Meals, Literacy Support, Educator Bonuses, Free Pre-K & Community College for All  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 7, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Signs Education Budget with $10,00…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Balanced, Bipartisan FY26 Budget to Fix the Damn Roads, Cut Taxes, Lower Costs, Protect Public Health & Safety 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Balanced, Bipartisan FY26 Budget to Fix the Damn Roads, Cut Taxes, Lower Costs, Protect Public Health & Safety  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 7, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Signs Balanced, Bipartisan FY26 Budget to Fix the D…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget  

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 3, 2025   Contact: [email protected]      Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Balanced, Bipartisan State Budget   Bipartisan budget will fix roads,…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Delivers Major Address in Canada, Hitting Current U.S. Tariffs

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Delivers Major Address in Canada, Hitting Current U.S. Tariffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 1, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer’s Delivers Major Address in Canada, Hitting Current U.S. Tariffs     Whitmer discussed importance o…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Gives Speech on New High-Tech and Clean Energy Investments, Strengthening Partnerships with Canada

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Gives Speech on New High-Tech and Clean Energy Investments, Strengthening Partnerships with Canada FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 1, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Gives Speech on New High-Tech and Clean Energy Investments, Strengthen…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer, State Superintendent Rice Urge Michigan School Districts to Continue Free School Meals for All

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer, State Superintendent Rice Urge Michigan School Districts to Continue Free School Meals for All FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 1, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer, State Superintendent Rice Urge Michigan School Districts to …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Bipartisan Budget Deal Secured — MI Legislature Will Soon Pass Full Year Budget

Bipartisan Budget Deal Secured — MI Legislature Will Soon Pass Full Year Budget Last week, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker of the House Matt Hall, and I announced an agreement to pass a balanced, bipartisan October 1, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Continuation Budget to Continue Government Services for Michiganders as Legislature Finalizes Budget Bills

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Continuation Budget to Continue Government Services for Michiganders as Legislature Finalizes Budget Bills FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 1, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Signs Continuation Budget to Continue Governm…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Leader Brinks, Speaker Hall: Legislature Will Pass Full Budget This Week, Government Will Run as Normal 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Leader Brinks, Speaker Hall: Legislature Will Pass Full Budget This Week, Government Will Run as Normal  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]      Gov. Whitmer, Leader Brinks, Speaker Hall: Legislature Will Pass Full Budget…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces More Than $220 Million in Investments Across Michigan, 90 New Housing Units 

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Announces More Than $220 Million in Investments Across Michigan, 90 New Housing Units  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 30, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Announces More Than $220 Million in Investments Across Michigan, 90 New Housing Units…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bill to Protect Michigan Property Owners, Streamlining Government Efficiency 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Bill to Protect Michigan Property Owners, Streamlining Government Efficiency  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 30, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Governor Whitmer Signs Bill to Protect Michigan Property Owners, Streamlining Government …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of the Shooting in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of the Shooting in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 28, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of the Sho…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Last week, Lt. Governor Gilchrist and I were proud to issue a proclamation celebrating September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month September 26, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Brinks, and Speaker Hall Announce Deal to Pass Budget Before October 1

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Brinks, and Speaker Hall Announce Deal to Pass Budget Before October 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 25, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Brinks, and Speaker Hall Announce Deal to Pass Budg…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM

RELEASE: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Receives Shirley Chisholm Award, Reflecting Commitment to Working Class Michiganders

RELEASE: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Receives Shirley Chisholm Award, Reflecting Commitment to Working Class Michiganders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Receives Shirley Chisholm Award, R…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Let’s Keep Feeding Students Free Breakfast and Lunch

Let’s Keep Feeding Students Free Breakfast and Lunch On Monday, I was at an elementary school in West Michigan to serve free lunch to students and talk to teachers and staff about the real diff September 24, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Saginaw, Clare, Clinton, Houghton, Baraga, and Kent Counties

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Saginaw, Clare, Clinton, Houghton, Baraga, and Kent Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 22, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Michiganders Want a Bipartisan Roads Deal ASAP

Michiganders Want a Bipartisan Roads Deal ASAP Last month, I sent out a survey asking constituents across Michigan their opinion on our roads. September 19, 2025 View as a webpage Dear Friend, Last month, I sent out…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 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]
September 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench    LANSING, Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Julienne Ferris to the Hur…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Bruce Patterson

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Bruce Patterson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2025 Contact: [email protected]        Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator Bruce Patterson      LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer Issues Statement on Passing of Former Michigan Lawmaker Bruce Patterson 

STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer Issues Statement on Passing of Former Michigan Lawmaker Bruce Patterson  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 17, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Issues Statement on Passing of Former Michigan Lawmaker Bruce Patterson     LANSIN…
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy

Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy Yesterday, in Lansing, I delivered my Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy Speech, presenting a commonsense path forward for Michigan’s eco September 17, 2025 View as a webpage …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive, Ensuring Michiganders Can Access Vaccines to Stay Healthy Ahead of Cold, COVID-19, and Flu Season 

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive, Ensuring Michiganders Can Access Vaccines to Stay Healthy Ahead of Cold, COVID-19, and Flu Season  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 17, 2025  Contact: [email protected]    Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive, Ensuring …
  Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy Speech as Prepared for Delivery

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer’s Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy Speech as Prepared for Delivery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2025   Contact: [email protected]       Gov. Whitmer’s Protect and Defend Michigan’s Economy Speech as Prepared for Delivery    LANSING, Mich.  …