Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she is mourning the death of her father Richard Whitmer, a ...

Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

“This balanced budget delivers on the kitchen table issues that make a real difference in people’s lives,” Gov. Whitmer said. “Our budget fixes the damn roads, cuts taxes for seniors and working ...