Gretchen Whitmer in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Education:
Our economy demands every child has a great public education
Our economy demands every child has a great public education. Despite the budget crisis caused by COVID, we worked across the aisle to support our public schools. I signed a bipartisan budget that protected our kids from school cuts
and took another step towards a weighted funding formula. That means additional support for: students with special needs, economically disadvantaged students, and English language learners.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Michigan legislature
Jan 27, 2021
On Education:
Tuition-free opportunities for COVID front line workers
I created Futures for Frontliners, modeled after the G.I. Bill after World War II - tuition-free postsecondary education opportunities for the heroes on the front lines of the pandemic. Our frontline workers--everyone who stepped up to
protect us--are heroes. They stayed at work so the rest of us could stay home. More than 82,000 frontline heroes have been accepted into the program. That's over 82,000 lives who will enhance their skill set and earn higher wages.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Michigan legislature
Jan 27, 2021
On Environment:
It's time to rebuild Michigan's water infrastructure
I know you're used to me saying "fix the damn roads." This year, let's also fix the damn road ahead--find common ground to grow our economy and get families and businesses back on their feet. We've kept moving forward on water infrastructure.
Last year, I announced the MI Clean Water plan, a $500 million investment in Michigan's water infrastructure. Direct dollars to communities for safe, clean water to residents.
And it supports over 7,500 Michigan jobs. It's time for the legislature to pass these bills so we can start rebuilding Michigan's water infrastructure.
I will keep working so every family in Michigan has clean, safe water.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Michigan legislature
Jan 27, 2021
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