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  • Statements from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on the Michigan Election

    Gretchen Whitmer Garlin Gilchrist|Nov 5, 2020

    On behalf of the people of Michigan, I want to congratulate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Senator Gary Peters, Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, and Justice-Elect Elizabeth Welch on their victories. This was a hard-fought election on both sides, shattering the record for the most votes cast in the history of our state, with more than 5.1 million votes and over 3.2 absentee ballots cast. "The people have spoken, and with the election behind us, now is the time for our nation to come together. We...

  • Gov. Whitmer prevents Michigan water shut offs through end of the year

    Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor|Jul 9, 2020

    LANSING -- Michigan residents will be safe from water shutoffs through December 31, 2020. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order on Wednesday that extended a prior order requiring that water services be reconnected to residences that had their service shut off. The order was issued as a safety measure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer said in a statement that the extension is "the right thing to do." "As Michigan families grapple with the impacts of COVID-19 on public health...