“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
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On the recordJune 4, 2026
Michigan is a state on the move as we continue working together to create good-paying jobs, fix our roads, and invest in our students and schools.
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Gretchen Whitmer
Democratic · Michigan
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michigan.gov

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Governor Whitmer's remarks during the State of the State Address.

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