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Feb. 8, 2024 Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Biden After August Tornadoes and Storms Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 13, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Extends State of Emergency to Two Communities in Macomb County as Michigan Recovers from Severe Storms and Tornadoes Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 5, 2023 Governor Whitmer Announces Scott Bowen as Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 25, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Declares State Emergency for Wayne and Monroe Counties to Help Recovery Efforts After Severe Storms Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 17, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Celebrates PFAS Clean Up at Wurtsmith Base After Yearslong Effort to Fight Contamination Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 15, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Launches National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 27, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Clean Energy, Create Jobs, and Lower Energy Costs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 16, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in the Upper Peninsula Impacted by Spring Flooding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 28, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Announces Acting Director of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy, and Additional Staff Updates Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 30, 2022 Whitmer Announces New Investment in Outdoor Recreation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 21, 2022 Whitmer Unveils MI Healthy Climate Plan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Carper, Chair Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chair House Committee Transportation and Infrastructure; Hon. Shelley Capito, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Governor Whitmer Calls for Full Funding of Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Prevent Invasive Carp in Great Lakes Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Oct. 4, 2021 Gov. Whitmer on Efforts to Protect the Great Lakes from Line 5 Oil Spill After Canada Invokes Treaty with United States Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Presient Joseph R. Biden - Governor Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Macomb and Oakland Counties Due to June Flooding and Severe Weather Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 5, 2021 STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer Applauds President Biden's Executive Order on Combating Climate Change & Zero-Emissions Vehicles Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 21, 2021 Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to Advance Cleantech, Sustainability Technologies Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 30, 2021 Gov. Whitmer Announces $2.7M Federal Grant for Hancock Area Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 1, 2020 Governor Whitmer Announces MI Clean Water: A Historic $500 Million Investment To Rebuild Michigan's Water Infrastructure Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on $600M Preliminary Settlement for Flint Water Civil Lawsuits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 8, 2020 Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Into Law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Whitmer Requests USDA Disaster Designation for Michigan Counties Impacted by Severe Weather Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 26, 2020 Letter to Kem Fleming, Dir. of the Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance Field Operations Center -- East - Governor Whitmer Sends Letter to Small Business Administration Requesting an SBA Administrative Declaration for Muskegon County Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Mid-Michigan Counties Impacted by Flooding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Liesl Clark, Dir. of the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Governor Whitmer Directs EGLE to Investigate Failures of Edenville, Sanford Dams Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 26, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency to include Iosco County due to severe weather, flooding and dam failures Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency to include Arenac, Gladwin, and Saginaw Counties due to severe weather, flooding and dam failures Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
May 21, 2020 FEMA Grants Governor Whitmer's Request for Federal Emergency Declaration to Aid in Midland County Flood Response Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Requests Federal Emergency Declaration to Aid in Midland County Flood Response Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 19, 2020 Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Midland County Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 13, 2020 Governor Whitmer, EGLE Director Liesl Clark Send Letter to Environmental Protection Agency Calling For Stronger, Comprehensive Federal Lead and Copper Rule Protections Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 23, 2020 Twenty-one Michiganders Selected for the State's First Environmental Justice Advisory Council Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 30, 2019 Whitmer Administration Reviewing Possible Criminal Charges Against "Green Ooze" Polluter, Directs EGLE to Toughen Pollution Inspection and Enforcement Procedures Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Calls on President Trump to Support and Invest in the Great Lakes Region, Soo Locks, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 17, 2019 Governor Whitmer Statement on PFAS Provisions in Final FY2020 NDAA Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer partners with MPSC in launch of MI Power Grid to help guide Michigan through transition to clean energy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Governor Carney and 14 Governors Urge Congress to Act on Harmful PFAS Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Governor Whitmer Declares September 7th as Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Appreciation Day Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 8, 2019 Governor Whitmer and State Departments Kick Off Efforts to Lead by Example on Sustainability Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 29, 2019 Great Lakes Governors Urge Presidential Candidates to Adopt Great Lakes 2020 Presidential Agenda Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 29, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Lake County Due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 24, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Statement on MPART Director Steve Sliver Testifying Before Congress Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon Grace Napolitano and Bruce Westerman of the House Committee on Transportation - Governor Whitmer Requests Congressional Reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 20, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Protecting Lake Erie Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 14, 2019 Leaders pledge water quality improvements for Lake Erie Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
March 19, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Newaygo County Due to Impacts of Recent Flooding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to Joseph Redican - Governor Whitmer responds to federal Asian carp prevention plan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 19, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Protecting Right of Access to Great Lakes Beaches Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 16, 2018 Whitmer Joins Call for Investigation into PFAS Contamination Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 1, 2018 Issue Position: Clean Up Our Drinking Water Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 8, 2024 Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Biden After August Tornadoes and Storms Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 13, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Extends State of Emergency to Two Communities in Macomb County as Michigan Recovers from Severe Storms and Tornadoes Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 5, 2023 Governor Whitmer Announces Scott Bowen as Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 25, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Declares State Emergency for Wayne and Monroe Counties to Help Recovery Efforts After Severe Storms Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 17, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Celebrates PFAS Clean Up at Wurtsmith Base After Yearslong Effort to Fight Contamination Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 15, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Launches National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 27, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Clean Energy, Create Jobs, and Lower Energy Costs Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 16, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in the Upper Peninsula Impacted by Spring Flooding Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 28, 2023 Gov. Whitmer Announces Acting Director of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy, and Additional Staff Updates Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 30, 2022 Whitmer Announces New Investment in Outdoor Recreation Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 21, 2022 Whitmer Unveils MI Healthy Climate Plan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Carper, Chair Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chair House Committee Transportation and Infrastructure; Hon. Shelley Capito, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Governor Whitmer Calls for Full Funding of Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Prevent Invasive Carp in Great Lakes Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Oct. 4, 2021 Gov. Whitmer on Efforts to Protect the Great Lakes from Line 5 Oil Spill After Canada Invokes Treaty with United States Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Presient Joseph R. Biden - Governor Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Macomb and Oakland Counties Due to June Flooding and Severe Weather Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 5, 2021 STATEMENT: Governor Whitmer Applauds President Biden's Executive Order on Combating Climate Change & Zero-Emissions Vehicles Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 21, 2021 Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to Advance Cleantech, Sustainability Technologies Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 30, 2021 Gov. Whitmer Announces $2.7M Federal Grant for Hancock Area Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 1, 2020 Governor Whitmer Announces MI Clean Water: A Historic $500 Million Investment To Rebuild Michigan's Water Infrastructure Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on $600M Preliminary Settlement for Flint Water Civil Lawsuits Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 8, 2020 Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Into Law Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Whitmer Requests USDA Disaster Designation for Michigan Counties Impacted by Severe Weather Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 26, 2020 Letter to Kem Fleming, Dir. of the Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance Field Operations Center -- East - Governor Whitmer Sends Letter to Small Business Administration Requesting an SBA Administrative Declaration for Muskegon County Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Mid-Michigan Counties Impacted by Flooding Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Liesl Clark, Dir. of the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Governor Whitmer Directs EGLE to Investigate Failures of Edenville, Sanford Dams Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 26, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency to include Iosco County due to severe weather, flooding and dam failures Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency to include Arenac, Gladwin, and Saginaw Counties due to severe weather, flooding and dam failures Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
May 21, 2020 FEMA Grants Governor Whitmer's Request for Federal Emergency Declaration to Aid in Midland County Flood Response Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Requests Federal Emergency Declaration to Aid in Midland County Flood Response Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 19, 2020 Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Midland County Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 13, 2020 Governor Whitmer, EGLE Director Liesl Clark Send Letter to Environmental Protection Agency Calling For Stronger, Comprehensive Federal Lead and Copper Rule Protections Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 23, 2020 Twenty-one Michiganders Selected for the State's First Environmental Justice Advisory Council Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 30, 2019 Whitmer Administration Reviewing Possible Criminal Charges Against "Green Ooze" Polluter, Directs EGLE to Toughen Pollution Inspection and Enforcement Procedures Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Governor Whitmer Calls on President Trump to Support and Invest in the Great Lakes Region, Soo Locks, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Dec. 17, 2019 Governor Whitmer Statement on PFAS Provisions in Final FY2020 NDAA Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer partners with MPSC in launch of MI Power Grid to help guide Michigan through transition to clean energy Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Governor Carney and 14 Governors Urge Congress to Act on Harmful PFAS Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Governor Whitmer Declares September 7th as Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Appreciation Day Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 8, 2019 Governor Whitmer and State Departments Kick Off Efforts to Lead by Example on Sustainability Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 29, 2019 Great Lakes Governors Urge Presidential Candidates to Adopt Great Lakes 2020 Presidential Agenda Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 29, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Lake County Due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 24, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Statement on MPART Director Steve Sliver Testifying Before Congress Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon Grace Napolitano and Bruce Westerman of the House Committee on Transportation - Governor Whitmer Requests Congressional Reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 20, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Protecting Lake Erie Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 14, 2019 Leaders pledge water quality improvements for Lake Erie Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
March 19, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Newaygo County Due to Impacts of Recent Flooding Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to Joseph Redican - Governor Whitmer responds to federal Asian carp prevention plan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Feb. 19, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Protecting Right of Access to Great Lakes Beaches Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
July 16, 2018 Whitmer Joins Call for Investigation into PFAS Contamination Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Jan. 1, 2018 Issue Position: Clean Up Our Drinking Water Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
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