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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.
- 2Governor 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.
- 3Benson 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.