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 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, build more affordable housing and continue building on record investments in education and literacy.

In response to the address, state Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement:

“Tonight, Gov. Whitmer laid out an agenda that is laser-focused on what Michiganders need most – lower costs, more housing and affordable health care. Now it’s on us in the Legislature to act and I am ready to work for real, long-term solutions that strengthen your pocketbook, including a budget that is people-focused, responsible and on time.”

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