Michigan Governor

Gov. Whitmer Calls For Cross-Aisle Cooperation As She Takes Oath Of Office

Gov. Whitmer Calls For Cross-Aisle Cooperation As She Takes Oath Of Office

LANSING - As eight years of total Republican control of state government ended at noon Tuesday, Democrats crowded the Capitol lawn with a smattering of Republicans on hand as well to mark the opening of a new political era in state government. A Democratic governor, secretary of state and attorney general. A Republican Legislature and

By Gongwer|2019-01-02T13:54:37-05:00January 2nd, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Schuette, Whitmer Begin Campaign With $1.5 Million Each

Schuette, Whitmer Begin Campaign With $1.5 Million Each

LANSING - The gubernatorial candidates, Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, began the general election phase of their campaigns each with $1.5 million as both spent the past month scrambling to refill their campaign funds after winning expensive primaries. Post-primary campaign finance reports were due Thursday. As of August 27, Schuette's campaign had $1,531,726 cash on hand. Whitmer

By Mike Brennan|2018-09-07T12:00:36-04:00September 7th, 2018|Politics|