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Michigan Governor Signs Tariff Refund Directive as Gas Prices Surge to $3.89 Per Gallon
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses access tariff refunds as Supreme Court rules Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional; gas prices surge to $3.89 per gallon amid Iran war
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Governor Whitmer Tries to Ease High Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs Executive Order No. 2026-4 declaring a state of energy emergency to lower gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties by suspending fuel regulations that would allow cheaper winter blend gasoline to be sold through the spring.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Energy Emergency Executive Order to Combat Rising Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency to combat rising gas prices, allowing for the sale of cheaper fuel blends in eight counties home to 5 million residents.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Rising Costs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight counties, temporarily easing fuel blend requirements to lower gas prices by 10-20 cents as global oil markets face disruption from the Iran war.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency and Orders Tariff Refund Study as Gas Prices Spike
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring energy emergency to ease gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties while directing state agencies to help businesses access refunds from unconstitutional federal tariffs.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Iran War and Tariffs
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring state of energy emergency to ease fuel restrictions and lower gas prices amid rising costs driven by Iran war and tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Gov. Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Save Michigan Drivers Money Amid Rising Gas Prices
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency, allowing cheaper gasoline blends in eight southeast Michigan counties amid 30 percent gas price increases driven by the Iran war.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Attorney General Candidate Eli Savit Used Government Gas Card for Campaign Travel, Records Show
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit used a government gas card for campaign travel in Washtenaw County, a practice he says is part of his compensation package.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Dual Executive Orders Addressing Energy Emergency and Tariff Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs dual executive orders addressing rising gas prices due to the Iran war and federal tariff refunds for businesses. The energy emergency order allows cheaper fuel blends in eight Southeast Michigan counties, while the tariff directive directs state agencies to help businesses recover costs from Trump administration tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources - courts
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Project Raises Safety Concerns After New Geologic Report Released
A new geotechnical report on Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project has raised safety concerns among opponents, highlighting potential risks including weak bedrock, high water pressure and dangerous gases beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources