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Whitmer Boosts Conservation, Honors Cheney with Flags at Half-Staff

11/5/2025

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Story summary
  • Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, signed bills to boost environmental protection and support the National Guard.
  • HB 4962 establishes a National Guard benefit fund.
  • HB 4392 allocates $41.8 million for 85 conservation projects statewide.
  • Senate Bills 273, 577, and 579 extend environmental fees for water quality and conservation.
  • Whitmer ordered flags to half-staff for former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84.