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- 1Gretchen 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.
- 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.