LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her third State of the State Address Wednesday night.
Whitmer addressed Michiganders about a range of topics including the coronavirus response, racial inequality and a 500-year flooding event in Midland in May.
In the year ahead, Whitmer is confident that through bipartisan legislation, Michigan can kick start the economy, get COVID-19 vaccines to all who need one and "fix the damn roads."
Whitmer also announced a plan to help all residents get back on their feet with the Michigan Back to Work program.
"Today, I’m announcing Michigan Back to Work: my plan to help us grow our economy and get Michiganders back on their feet. We will leverage all of the resources of state government to rebuild our economy back better," said Whitmer. "Working with leaders in state and federal government, business, and beyond to grow good-paying Michigan jobs. Over the next year, we will announce initiatives and projects big and small – from tech, mobility and manufacturing growth, to clean energy and road construction. This will protect, grow, and create more good paying jobs."
You can watch the full State of the State Address below:
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