Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.

President Donald Trump reappointed Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Council of Governors Wednesday, making her the longest-serving member of the council. The Council of Governors is a group of 10 governors—five Democrats and five Republicans—that work closely with the cabinet and federal agencies as representatives of all governors in the nation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will serve another term on the bipartisan council of governors tasked with enhancing collaboration with the federal government.

Michigan lawmakers late Thursday approved the final piece of a deal to amend impending changes to the state’s minimum wage, tip credit and sick leave law.

The moves were expected to cap, at least temporarily, a seven-year battle in the Capitol and Michigan courtrooms over two petition-backed proposals.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement, a Republican nominee willing to sometimes go against the wishes of her party, plans to resign by the end of April. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appoint her successor.

Justice Elizabeth Clement will step down from Michigan's Supreme Court, allowing Gov. Whitmer to appoint her successor.