Whitmer attends grand opening of new XL Fleet facility in Wixom
Michigan Executive Office of the Governor
and last updated 2021-06-09 14:42:47-04
WIXOM, Mich. â Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a group of business, state and local officials Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening on XL Fleetâs new Fleet Electrification Technology Center in Wixom.
She thanked the commercial vehicle technology company for investing in Michigan and helping to fuel the stateâs leadership in mobility and electrification solutions.
âThis investment by XL Fleet will create nearly 50 good-paying, high-skill jobs and help us continue our economic jumpstart and put Michigan back to work,â Whitmer said. âThe new facility reinforces our reputation as the place that put the world on wheels, and a leader in the future of mobility and electrification. Weâre excited to welcome XL Fleet to Michigan and look forward to the pathbreaking innovations that will be created right here in
Governor Whitmer announces Traverse City housing project
State of Michigan
and last updated 2021-05-25 16:40:31-04
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. â The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved investment for a housing development project to support growth and economic recovery.
âAs we put Michigan back to work, Iâm excited about this new housing investment which will make a huge difference in the lives of Traverse City residents and help small businesses grow,â said Governor Whitmer. Investments in housing infrastructure are crucial as we build our economy back better from the pandemic. I welcome any funds that will make a difference in the lives of Michiganders.â
This is the first milestone in Gov. Whitmer s Vacc to Normal plan. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 5:09 PM EDT May 10, 2021 Updated: 11:21 PM EDT May 10, 2021
LANSING, Mich Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that 55% of Michigan residents have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the first milestone in Gov. Whitmer s Vacc to Normal plan.
“I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it s on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely.”
Whitmer honored with COVID Courage Award for service during COVID-19 pandemic
“Today’s honorees put their own lives at risk to keep others safe, said Caroline Kennedy, honorary president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
Credit: Michigan Executive Office of the Governor Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 11:29 AM EDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 11:29 AM EDT May 4, 2021
MICHIGAN, USA The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is one of seven recipients for the special Profile in Courage Award for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It is my honor to accept this prestigious award on behalf of every Michigander who stepped up to help their family and community through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Whitmer.
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