Lansing, MI - As of last week, five weeks before the general election, more than 1.5 million Michigan voters requested absentee ballots, already surpassing the 1.16 million absentee ballots cast in the 2018 general election.

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed October as Agritourism Month in Michigan to celebrate and honor the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has approved ballot language for the following proposals on the Nov. 8 general election ballot:

Lansing, MI - At a virtual awards ceremony this week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice announced that 11 Michigan high schools received special commendation for exceptional participation in the Spring 2022 MI Vote Matters High School Voter Registration Challenge.

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 23 to honor and remember Detroit Firefighter Shayne Raxter, who passed away in the line of duty.

Lansing, MI - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be returned to full-staff at sunset on Monday, September 19 following the interment of Queen Elizabeth II.