PHOTO: State Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) and one of his guests, Muskegon County Commissioner Jessica Cook, at the 2026 State of the State address on Feb. 25, 2026, in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing.

Snyder Urges Affordability, Literacy Progress After 2026 State of the State Address

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 care, education, jobs and safe neighborhoods.

After the address, state Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) issued the following statement:

“It was my honor to be joined by Muskegon County Commissioner Jessica Cook and Muskegon’s own Brianna Scott, Chair of the MSU Board of Trustees, at the governor’s last State of the State. This is a chance to reflect on all we have accomplished, all the work yet to be done and where we are heading. 

“We need to make sure that we are always putting the people of Michigan first — far too many are struggling with high costs. Michiganders need relief and solutions, not slogans. We need to lower the costs of housing, health care and child care. Michigan must work to make education and literacy a true priority — other states have shown it works, and we can too. I am excited by many of the proposals laid out tonight.

“I am ready to tackle these problems head on and work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure Michigan is a place full of possibilities and success.”

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