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- 1Whitmer says she's 'never wavered' on trans rights▼Gretchen Whitmer to Democrats questioning their support for trans rights: ‘I’ve never wavered’
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing back against Democrats who have started questioning their party's support for transgender rights, saying in an interview with Advocate.com that she has 'never wavered' on the issue. Her remarks put her among prominent Democrats defending trans rights as parts of the party reconsider their messaging after recent electoral setbacks.
- 2Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for Michigan governor●Michiganders abroad! 🚗️ Jocelyn Benson is running for Governor, focusing on everyday costs, public schools & democratic
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, is running for governor, campaigning on lowering everyday costs, strengthening public schools and protecting democratic institutions. Democrats Abroad is encouraging Michiganders living overseas to take part, noting that absentee ballots for the election begin reaching voters abroad on September 19 and directing them to request ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org.
- 3Governor Signs Legislation Funding Northern Michigan Business College▼Governor signs legislation funding new College of Business
The governor has signed legislation providing funding for a new College of Business at Northern Michigan University. The measure allocates state money for the new academic facility, expanding business education offerings at the Marquette-based university. University officials and state leaders have highlighted the investment as a boost for the region's economy and workforce development.
- 4Gretchen Whitmer urges Democrats to back LGBTQ+ rights●Gretchen Whitmer, ‘a Midwest lesbian’s mom,’ has a message for Democrats waffling on LGBTQ+ rights
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, speaking as what she called "a Midwest lesbian's mom," has delivered a pointed message to fellow Democrats who have been hesitant in their support of LGBTQ+ rights. She urged the party to stand firmly behind the community, framing the issue through her own family experience and warning against political waffling on civil rights.
- 5Benson and Big Sean meet in Detroit to discuss Michigan's economy▼Benson, Big Sean discuss Michigan's economy in Detroit
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist-era economic conversations took a celebrity turn as Benson, the state's top economic development official or officeholder, sat down with Detroit rapper Big Sean in Detroit to talk about Michigan's economy. The discussion focused on the city's economic future, and local coverage has highlighted the unusual pairing of a state leader and a hometown music star addressing economic issues together.