GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her goals for the year and reflected on past successes.
“Governor Whitmer demonstrated her commitment to putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Michiganders. Whether it’s her plan to repeal the retirement tax, triple the Earned Income Tax Credit, or lower the cost of insulin, the governor’s proposals put hundreds of millions of dollars back in the hands of Michigan families to spend on the things they need. At a time when Michigan is seeing a historic boost in revenue while continuing to fight the pandemic, there’s never been a better opportunity to invest in families in our communities. I look forward to working with Governor Whitmer and my colleagues in the legislature on both sides of the aisle to find common ground and advance these solutions.
“The governor and I have made good on our shared commitment to ending the discriminatory ‘Tampon Tax,’ making childcare more affordable, investing in our students and their education, and building state-of-the-art homes for veterans in Grand Rapids and throughout the state. I am proud of the work that has been done thus far during the 101st Legislative Session, and I look forward to continuing to build a more prosperous state for our constituents in the months to come.”
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