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Michigan, Whitmer and state of emergency

Whitmer declared state of emergency for SW Michigan. Now what?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency over the weekend to aid three counties in southern Michigan — Cass, Branch and St. Joseph — that were hit by four tornadoes on Friday afternoon.

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Gov. Whitmer surveys tornado damage in southwest Michigan

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Whitmer declares state of emergency after severe weather damages 3 Michigan counties

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Cleanup begins in Union City, Michigan after tornado leaves heavy damage

Rain poured down in Union City on early Saturday morning, March 7, a day after a powerful tornado tore through the area the night before, killing four people and injuring at least 12 others.

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Michigan tornado victims identified as cleanup continues: What we know

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Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

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Photos show path of destruction powerful tornado took through Southwest Michigan city

Across the cove, those on Prairie Rose Lane saw the worst of the damage.

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4 dead, multiple injured after reported tornado hits southern Michigan

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NWS: Union City tornado most deadly in Michigan since 1980, rated EF-3 with 150 mph winds

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Michigan lawmakers discuss tornado aftermath, Gov. seeks probe into weather alert process

State and federal lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the devastation left across Southwest Michigan by four violent tornadoes.

Michigan shares weather service concerns after deadly storm. What Tennesseans should know

Since President Trump took office in 2025, the weather service's parent agency, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), has lost roughly $620 million in funding, as reported by NOAA. In 2025 and 2026, NOAA received a budget of $6.1 billion. In 2024, their total budget was $6.72 billion.

Monroe Evening News

Whitmer appoints local residents to Michigan boards and commissions

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed several Michigan residents — including two from Monroe County and one from Battle Creek — to state boards and commissions beginning in 2026.

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Gov. Whitmer just made an endorsement in a race that could flip control of the state Senate

SAGINAW, MI — In the highest-profile endorsement of his campaign yet, Democrat Chedrick Greene received support from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his bid to serve as Michigan’s newest state Senator. Greene,

Bridge Michigan

Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.

Midland Daily News on MSN

Whitmer endorses Chedrick Greene in Michigan’s 35th state Senate special election

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Chedrick Greene for Michigan’s 35th Senate seat ahead of May 5 special election that may tip 19-18 majority.

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Whitmer taps 2 alumni to fill seats on Grand Valley State University board

Gov. Whitmer announced Kevin Polston and Ryan Irvin will serve on Grand Valley State's governing board for eight-year terms.

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Gov. Whitmer views tornado damage; big jump in gas prices; other top stories

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Southwest Michigan to review damage from Friday's tornadoes. Gas prices are seeing a big jump this week. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.