"Michigan Lawmakers and Community College Respond to Whitmer's State of the State Address"

Michigan lawmakers reacted to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address, with Republicans expressing concerns about the cost of her proposed initiatives and the potential need for tax increases, while Democrats praised her plans, particularly highlighting the proposed tax credit for caregivers and the goal of providing Pre-K access to every Michigan four-year-old. Governor Whitmer outlined plans to invest in housing, make community college tuition free, and accelerate access to Pre-K, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.