Governor Gretchen Whitmer is prepared to deliver her sixth State of the State address this evening.
Published reports say Whitmer’s plans will include pushing more than $1 billion into affordable housing, creating a tax credit for family caregivers, and free community college for high school graduates.
Whitmer’s also banked a lot on reversing Michigan’s population drain. Two years of state-paid college credits – a K-14 system, essentially -- could be a draw. Michigan would not be the first state to offer this type of benefit, so there is the experience of other states to learn from. Also, it’s a useful political reminder that President Joe Biden tried to make free community college a part of early versions of Build Back Better.
You can listen to live, special coverage of Whitmer’s address, the Republican response and analysis beginning this evening at 7 p.m. here on Michigan Public.
