Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that will help save Michigan drivers money at the gas pump by easing restrictions on fuel blends.

She said the executive directive will show the updated economic impact of Trump’s tariffs and help get refunds back to Michigan businesses.

On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to help businesses receive refunds on tariffs, with the state working to assess that impact.

The order was signed on the one-year anniversary of Liberation Day, when President Trump implemented wide-ranging tariffs on international trade.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked President Trump for federal aid after deadly tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan.

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Whitmer’s newest executive order signed Thursday is one of five must-read stories to kick off your morning on Friday, April 3. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive ordering state departments to again assess how tariffs have affected Michigan industries and consumers.

Whitmer made a stop in Detroit to talk about affordable housing in Michigan and her efforts in the legislature to build even more.