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. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement:
“No one should ever have to worry about choosing between their health and taking on life-altering debt. That’s why I was pleased to hear the governor’s proposal for medical debt forgiveness and look forward to tackling this issue in the Legislature.
“We need to be taking action to make life more affordable for everyday Michiganders — whether it’s healthcare, housing, childcare or other everyday costs. To that end, I was honored to be joined on the floor by my guest, Washtenaw County Prosecutor, Eli Savit, whose office established the first County Prosecutor’s unit in the state for consumer and worker protections. Prosecutor Savit’s economic protection unit has fought on behalf of hundreds of Washtenaw County residents, putting money back in the pockets of workers and consumers alike. It is comforting to have this additional layer of protection, along with the incredible work of our tenacious State Attorney General, Dana Nessel, to defend our neighbors from being defrauded by greedy corporations. As their constituent, I am grateful to see both Attorney General Nessel and Prosecutor Savit fight for me and my neighbors, and it inspires me to keep up the fight for our mutual constituents.”
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