Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to give this year's State of the State address on February 25. It will be her final such speech before she leaves office.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State Address at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. The address will be held in the Michigan House Chambers in front of a joint session of the ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Mental Health Diversion ...

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would not be where I am and who I am without my dad. Today, I’m sad, but I’m ...