MacDonell Applauds Focus on Literacy, Back-to-School Affordability Following State of the State Address
Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Sharon MacDonell
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her State of the State address yesterday before a joint legislative session, outlining priorities for the year ahead. In response, state Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) issued the following statement on prioritizing education and lowering costs:
“Education remains the most reliable pathway to opportunity and a cornerstone of the American Dream, and I appreciate the governor’s focus on strengthening literacy and easing costs for families. The proposed Every Child Reads plan expands before-, after- and summer school learning, continues free Pre-K, implements a research-based reading curriculum and strengthens teacher training through LETRS and the science of reading. I am also encouraged by the proposed sales tax exemptions on school supplies to help families prepare for the school year without added financial strain. Investing in literacy while lowering everyday costs is a smart, practical approach that supports students, educators and working families across Michigan.”
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