SAGINAW, MI — In the highest-profile endorsement of his campaign yet, Democrat Chedrick Greene received support from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his bid to serve as Michigan’s newest state Senator. Greene,

Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center after multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in Southwest Michigan.

The Whitmer administration says the increases are needed to catch up with inflation and protect natural areas. House Republicans are opposed.

Housing will be a focus of Whitmer's State of the State address, slated for Wednesday, Feb. 25, her office said.

The governor's budget proposal notes that many of the fees have not been increased in decades and says revenue is needed to cover higher costs.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her eighth and final State of the State address at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. You can watch Whitmer’s speech at freep.com when it begins . Here’s what we’re looking out for in the governor’s address.

Gretchen Whitmer touted seven years of work in her final State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 25, but said there are still significant strides to be made in fields like literacy and housing before she leaves office at the end of the year.

Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address tonight. The speech will take place in the the Michigan House Chambers in front of a joint session of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.

Gov. Whitmer's final State of the State address highlighted her legacy, but critics point to failures in economic policy and education.