LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session today. In her speech, the governor discussed her plan to lower costs for families ahead of looming tariffs, increase the workforce and deliver results for the people of Michigan.. After the address, state Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt) issued the following statement:
“Affordable and accessible education is a cornerstone of our communities and can open doors to lifelong successful careers. We need to work to better our education systems and make sure every individual has the opportunity to access them. We also need abundant job opportunities for young professionals to build their lives in our state. I was encouraged to hear the governor’s commitment to building up education and job opportunities right here in Michigan and look forward to continuing our work in the Legislature.”
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