DBusiness Magazine
Capitol Returns
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure as Michigan’s elected leader has been marked by an elastic lockdown of the state economy, a steady stream of political attacks, and an autocratic management style. Combined, it’s led to thousands of job losses and business closings since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Illustrations by Jason Raish
In an inaugural address, every elected president, governor, or mayor seeks to offer a list of their numerous goals while detailing a first-term agenda. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ran on a promise to “fix the damn roads,” vowed bipartisan cooperation, and committed to dealing with a host of other issues in her first State of the State address in February 2019.