State Rep. Jimmie Wilson, Jr. (D-Ypsilanti) stands with his guest 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 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. Jimmie Wilson, Jr. (D-Ypsilanti) issued the following statement:

“The first step toward a better world is education, which is why I was glad to hear the governor hit on literacy as a key priority this year. The $625 million in literacy-specific funding will go a long way toward improving our students’ educational outcomes and making sure they are set up for long-term success in and out of the classroom. It is essential that we support the next generation of Michiganders, so Michigan continues to be a great place to live.”

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