Whitmer, Michigan and school safety

Whitmer approves new gun and school safety laws for Michigan
"Michiganders should feel safe whether they're watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom," Whitmer said in a statement Wednesday. "Each of these bills build on my administration’s commitment to protecting Michiganders and their families.
Michigan school safety overhaul focuses on kids’ mental health, requires gun storage notices
The overhaul of safety at Michigan schools takes effect this spring after state lawmakers last year sought to intensify emergency response requirements and prevent threats of violence. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a slew of safety-related measures Wednesday,
Whitmer signs hate crime, school safety and sextortion bills
Nineteen bills that would, among other things, update Michigan’s hate crime law, criminalize sextortion, and promote school safety, were signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michiganders should feel safe whether they’re watching a movie at home or heading into the classroom,
New Michigan law requires destruction of guns turned in during community buybacks
State police in Michigan will be required to destroy guns collected during community buybacks, under legislation signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. State police in 2024 acknowledged that a previous disposal method destroyed only the frame or receiver of the firearm.
Governor Whitmer signs bills to increase school safety
Governor Whitmer signed 19 "commonsense" bills with bipartisan support to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer on Wednesday.

Michigan House passes tipped wage bill

Michigan, birth control and Gretchen Whitmer

Gov. Whitmer signs 19 bills into law
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was presented with more bills on Wednesday, signing 19 into law after signing dozens more in the last seven days. Whitmer also signed 35 bills on ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to deliver 7th State of the State address in February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she ...
Who's vying to replace Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026?
Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt ...
Gretchen Whitmer’s chance for wide-ranging legacy derailed by botched legislative session
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver later State of the State this year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a second-term Democrat, and new state House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, revealed the date ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect ...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump but won't back down ...
Whitmer vetoes bills to alter petition verification, parolee ID process among others
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed more than a dozen bills passed by the Democratic-led House and Senate during its ...