Mastodawn

A Michigan resident blasted state leaders in a letter to the editor, arguing it’s unfair to heavily tax marijuana users when they can’t legally drive while high — calling instead for higher vehicle taxes to fund better roads. 🚗🌿

👉 Read the full letter and reactions from readers: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/michigan/people-paying-weed-tax-cant-even-use-michigans-roads-when-high-letters-to-the-editor/

#Michigan #Marijuana #CannabisTax #Whitmer #LettersToTheEditor #MichiganPolitics #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving

People paying weed tax can't even use Michigan's roads when high | Letters to the Editor

Michigan - Dear Gov. Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature: Why didn't you put a 24% excise tax on car registrations instead of thoroughly screwing marijuana users?

Blue Water Healthy Living

Grace O'Malley Oct 10

#Michigan governor #Whitmer signs into law an exemption of tips, overtime pay and social security benefits from state income tax. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/08/new-michigan-law-exempts-state-income-tax-on-tips-overtime-social-security-income/86565824007/

New state law exempts Michigan income tax on tips, overtime, Social Security income

Eliminating state income taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security was a priority for House Republicans in the recent budget negotiations.

The Detroit News

Grace O'Malley Sep 29

#Michigan governor #Whitmer urges the public to 'turn down the rhetoric' and avoid speculation as the police investigation of the Grand Blanc LDS church shooting and fire. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/29/whitmer-michigan-church-shooting-00584787

Japan Sep 22

Whitmer spent $216,000 on Japan trip – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent trip to Japan is expected to have cost $216,000, according to a document obtained by Michigan Capitol Confidential through a records request. The governor’s trip to Japan ended up being part of a three-…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #Germany #Japanese #Japanesenews #MEDC #Michigan #news #Singapore #Whitmer
https://www.alojapan.com/1375544/whitmer-spent-216000-on-japan-trip-michigan-capitol-confidential/

Alo Japan Sep 22

https://www.alojapan.com/1375544/whitmer-spent-216000-on-japan-trip-michigan-capitol-confidential/ Whitmer spent $216,000 on Japan trip – Michigan Capitol Confidential #Germany #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #MEDC #Michigan #news #Singapore #Whitmer Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent trip to Japan is expected to have cost $216,000, according to a document obtained by Michigan Capitol Confidential through a records request. The governor’s trip to Japan ended up being part of a three-country tour that also included visits to Singapore

Indivisible GGR ❌👑Sep 12

Call Gov. Whitmer: 517‑335‑7858. Ask her to ensure COVID vaccines are available to all eligible Michiganders (standing orders for pharmacies) and to refuse deployment of the Michigan National Guard for domestic law enforcement. Protect public health and civil liberties, make the call today.

Visit https://indivisiblegrr.substack.com/p/action-items-week-of-september-7 for links & details.

#indivisibleggr #indivisible #grandrapids #MI #whitmer #covid

Action Items: Week of September 7, 2025

Let's get active. 🔥📣

Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids

Alo Japan Sep 3

https://www.alojapan.com/1361202/whitmer-brings-18-on-japan-singapore-trip-michigan-capitol-confidential/ Whitmer brings 18 on Japan, Singapore trip – Michigan Capitol Confidential #EconomicDevelopment #Japan #JapanTrips #MEDC #Michigan #trip #trips #Whitmer News Story   Governor’s world travel has cost more than $1M since 2023 Gov. Whitmer’s office Gov. Gretchen Whitmer brought 18 people to Japan and Singapore on the 12,000-mile round trip. She announced the trip over the weekend. “Singapore is one of the most dynamic economies i

Kazie™Aug 6

"#Whitmer meets with Trump to discuss tariff impacts on #Michigan"
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5437257-whitmer-meets-with-trump-to-discuss-tariff-impacts/

Jim Garrett Aug 3

Another Democrat in the pocket of big vested interests rather than the people's interests. Democratic leaders need to understand that we can't fight fascism with corrupt leaders.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/03/gretchen-whitmer-utilities-board-clean-energy

> Critics say Gretchen Whitmer deposed Alessandra Carreon at the behest of state energy supplier DTE Energy

#whitmer #michigan #utilities #greenenergy