Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist

09/01/2026

Since I became Lieutenant Governor, I’ve believed that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

That belief has guided my work to reform Michigan’s juvenile justice system and make sure our systems help kids succeed—not set them up to fail.

Today, I was proud to celebrate the legacy of the Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force and the people who helped turn that vision into action. We’ve invested more than $53 million in reform, signed Clean Slate for Kids and Raise the Age, and expanded diversion and re-entry services.

There’s more work to do, and I’ll keep pushing for better systems and brighter futures for Michigan’s kids.

08/31/2026

63 years after the March on Washington, its message still calls us to action.

I was proud to join the MLK Commission of Mid-Michigan and Michiganders in Lansing last Friday to commemorate that historic march and stand up for voting rights and our democracy.

Michigan has always led when it comes to fighting for freedom, from Dr. King’s Walk to Freedom in Detroit to the work we’re doing today.

The work isn’t finished. Every voice matters. Every vote matters.

So let’s keep fighting, keep speaking up, and keep Standing Tall for every Michigander.

08/26/2026

Looking back on a pretty great day at the U.P. State Fair. 🐄

Good food, cool animals, and plenty of great people along the way. It was definitely one of the highlights of the week!

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton gave us so much — incredible music, unforgettable moments, and a lifetime of showing what it means to use your platform to lift others up.

She was one of a kind.

Rest easy, Dolly. Michigan will miss you.

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

08/24/2026

Have you ever gotten to touch something that’s actually been in space?! 🚀

I got to do just that last week at Kall Morris Inc in Marquette.

Founded by three NMU grads, KMI is building technology to move satellites and clear space debris. And now, they’ve been selected for a new Space Force funding opportunity to take their work even further. 🌌

KMI could have built this company anywhere but they chose to build it right here in Marquette.

And Michigan was proud to be in their corner along the way. With support from state grants, KMI has grown from a small U.P. startup into a company now reaching for an even bigger opportunity with the U.S. Space Force.

That’s the kind of success we want to see more of in Michigan.

Congratulations to the whole KMI team — we’re proud to have you building the future right here at home. 🚀

08/21/2026

Yesterday, I had the honor of helping recognize Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Steve Kwarciany as the 2026 U.P. Veteran of the Year.

For more than a decade, Steve has shown up for veterans across the Upper Peninsula, from helping establish the Delta County Department of Veteran Affairs to volunteering for Honor Flights, funeral processions and the annual Poppy Sale.

He is a model of servant leadership, and someone who makes every veteran feel seen and appreciated for their service.

Congratulations again, Steve. Our veterans are the very best of us, and I’ll always Stand Tall for the veterans who have served our country and communities.

08/20/2026

It’s a clue! 🕵️‍♂️
The signs are everywhere.

08/20/2026

When you’re 6’8, adjustments need to be made.

08/20/2026

A busy day in the UP is always a good day.

From meeting young athletes at AdvantEdge, to seeing progress on the roads, celebrating Ishpeming’s new Redevelopment Ready Communities certification, and talking high-speed internet with Highline, there’s a lot happening across the Upper Peninsula.

Standing Tall for Michigan means showing up for the UP and making sure communities here have what they need to grow and thrive.