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Weiss on Education, Affordability Following State of State Address

Weiss Urges Budget Focus on Education, Affordability Following State of State Address State Rep. Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) stands with guest Marian McClellan, Mayor of Oak Park, at the State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for [...]

February 26, 2026|

Scott Reflects on Need for Affordability Following State of the State

LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for the year ahead. With affordability concerns top of mind for many, the address was an opportunity for House Democrats to reflect on legislative successes that helped bring down costs and provide relief for Michiganders. Priority-focuses also narrowed in on the past and future legislative work on the cost of living, health [...]

February 26, 2026|

Glanville Commends Education, Affordability Proposals in State of the State Address

PHOTO: State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) with her guest Michigan’s 17th Circuit Court Judge Clay West at the 2026 State of the State address in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing on Feb. 25, 2026.   Glanville Commends Education, Affordability Proposals in State of the State Address Democratic legislator urges for smart solutions to mitigate federal funding gaps to fully fund Michigan schools and lower costs for families   LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her [...]

February 26, 2026|

Morgan on Education, Transit, Affordability After Gov.’s Address

Morgan Uplifts Investments in Education, Transit, Affordability After Governor’s Address State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks with his husband and Ann Arbor City Councilmember Jon Mallek at the State of the State Address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for [...]

February 26, 2026|

Wooden Encourages Housing, Health Care Solutions in State of the State Address

PHOTO: State Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) with his guest Mark Washington, Grand Rapids City Manager, at the 2026 State of the State Address in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing on Feb. 25, 2026.   Wooden Encourages Housing, Health Care Solutions in State of the State Address Democratic legislator commends governor’s proposals, calls for an on-time budget that invests in affordability for everyday Michiganders   LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of [...]

February 26, 2026|

McKinney on Affordability, Public Safety Following State of the State

McKinney Highlights Affordability, Public Safety Following State of the State State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) stands with his wife Shaunte Wilcher at the State of the State Address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for the year ahead. With affordability concerns [...]

February 26, 2026|

Xiong Calls for Relief to Working Families, Welcomes Ann Vue During State of the State Address

Xiong Calls for Relief to Working Families, Welcomes Ann Vue During State of the State Address Democratic legislator commends governor’s proposal to lower costs, urges for an on-time budget that puts working people first   LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State Address yesterday evening to a joint legislative body and guests, sharing her priorities for the year ahead. In her speech, the governor shared proposals to create jobs, lower costs, [...]

February 26, 2026|

Liberati on Investments in Education, Infrastructure After State of the State

Liberati Calls for Investments in Education, Infrastructure After State of the State State Rep. Tullio Liberati (D-Allen Park) stands with guest Gail McLeod, Mayor of Allen Park at the State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for [...]

February 26, 2026|

Herzberg on Investments in Affordability After State of the State

Herzberg Highlights Investments in Affordability After State of the State LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for the year ahead. With affordability concerns top of mind for many, the address was an opportunity for House Democrats to reflect on legislative successes that helped bring down costs and provide relief for Michiganders. Priority-focuses also narrowed in on the past [...]

February 26, 2026|

Edwards Urges Focus on Health Care, Affordability After Whitmer’s Address

Edwards Urges Budget Focus on Health Care, Affordability After State of the State Address State Rep. Kimberly Edwards (D-Eastpointe) stands with guest James E. White, President and CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network at the State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative [...]

February 26, 2026|
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