It’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week! Share our proclamation to raise awareness and follow Michigan EGLE to learn how you can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. michigan.gov/whitmer/news/p…

This Odyssey of the Mind team from Rockford ROCKS! These 5th graders won 3rd place at the Mind World Finals this spring. Congratulations! 🎉

Girl Scout Troop #60298 stopped by to tour the Capitol last week and get certificates from Governor Whitmer! If you want to request certificates for a team or club, let us know at [email protected]!

We love getting drawings from our youngest constituents! Thanks, Sophia and Mason, for sharing your talents and reminding us how important it is to protect Michigan’s environment. 🌎

Happy Parks and Recreation Month! Let us know - what’s your favorite state park in Michigan?

Governor Whitmer recently honored the Omena Village Preservation Association (OVPA) with a tribute upon its celebration of its 20th anniversary of preserving the history and charm of Omena. Thank you to the OVPA for its dedication to the village of Omena!

Great question, Sam! It’s Lakes Appreciation Month here in (the beautiful) Michigan, so tell us your favorite Great Lake and why.

We’ll say it – Michigan has the most creative constituents in the country – and we love when they send in their incredible artwork. Michiganders Assemble!

Congrats to these first-generation college students who completed the MILEAP C.N.A. certification program at Kellogg Community College’s Eastern Academic Center in Albion! Sylvia, Junella, Marie, Safari, Eunique, Brittany, Destiny, and Kennedy – you're making Michigan proud. 🎓

We love a Michigan themed birthday party! And check out that cake! 👀🎂 Happy 4th Birthday, Levi!

This month is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. We’re so grateful to rockstar Michiganders like Ian for helping us spread awareness for this neurodegenerative disorder.

Giavanna is right – littering is the opposite of good for the Earth! This Pure Michigan summer, make sure you do your part to preserve our state’s natural beauty! 🌎

We are so proud of Michigan students writing in to advocate for issues they care about. Take Marilyn, who’s using her voice to call for increased access to health care for all Michiganders.🏥

Congrats to Mary from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for her retirement after 44 years of advocating for Michigan workers! Our unions are so important, and people like Mary help make Michigan a great place to work.

Our team stopped by Westland Dog Food to celebrate this small business – and see some adorable new Michiganders 🐶😍

We hope you and your sister Leyna have a great start to the school year, Allison! Hey Governor Gretchen Whitmer - Allison has been wanting to write to you forever! 😊

Next time you’re in Dearborn, check out AlTayeb! They’re a locally owned restaurant serving delicious Middle Eastern cuisine! YUM!

Come along with Carly, one of our amazing Community Engagement Specialists, as she talks with state and local partners at Hope Village in Grand Rapids — an essential and exciting new affordable housing development!