Governor Whitmer delivers State of the State address
By:
Quinn Coleman
Posted: Jan 24, 2024 10:50 PM EDT

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LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature on Wednesday.
She laid out her policy goals and is calling for bipartisanship in order to grow the economy. She is seeking to build upon the first Democratic-led legislature in 40 years.
She specifically proposed plans in order to be able to lower costs, guarantee that residents of Michigan will be able to have affordable housing, continue to invest in education from preschool to college, keep protecting the state's seniors, among other issues.
House Republican Leader Matt Hall (Richland Township) delivered the House Michigan GOP response.
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