"Unaddressed Issues and Key Goals: Analyzing Whitmer's State of the State Speech"

Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a caregiver tax credit, an innovation fund to attract start-ups, and free community college in her State of the State address, while avoiding mention of paid family and medical leave, government transparency, and the Enbridge Line 5 issue. The proposed "Caring for MI Family Tax Credit" aims to provide relief for uncompensated caregivers, the innovation fund seeks to bolster economic development, and the free community college initiative aims to increase post-secondary credential attainment. Notably, Whitmer did not address her previous support for paid leave, government transparency, and her campaign promise to shut down the Enbridge oil pipeline.