Michigan Executive Office of the Governor
Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s...
Governor Whitmer Signs Budget that Puts Michiganders First, Helps Working Families,...
At the Lansing Community College West Campus, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed SB 82 and HB 4400 which ensure funding is now in place for Fiscal Year 2022 which begins on October 1. When combined with the K-12 school aid budget...
USDA Grants Gov. Whitmer’s Request for Disaster Designation for Thumb Region
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for granting a primary disaster designation to Sanilac County, which experienced severe...
$1M in Federal Funding to Provide Northern Michigan Communities with Employment,...
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has received funding of $1,025,220 from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to provide...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Appointments to Bipartisan ‘Protect Michigan Commission’
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed new members to the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission. The appointees represent a diverse array of industries, professions, and backgrounds. Housed within the Department of Health and Human...
Gov. Whitmer Receives Recommendations from Food Security Council
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Food Security Council is making several recommendations to ensure Michigan families have access to nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recommendations are...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Additional Counties Eligible for U.S. Small Business Administration...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration for making Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and nonprofits impacted by frost and freeze that occurred May 6-13, 2020. SBA...
336 Farms, Food Processors Awarded $15 Million in Michigan Agricultural Safety...
A total of 177 farms and 159 food processors have been awarded $15 million in Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus...
Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s...
Governor Whitmer Proclaims Saturday as Hunting and Fishing Day
Governor Whitmer proclaimed September 26, 2020 as Hunting and Fishing Day in Michigan to recognize the importance of hunting and fishing in our state, and to bring awareness...
