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Let’s Keep Michigan Growing this June

June 24, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has outlined three key priorities for Michigan's future: attracting an advanced chip manufacturing plant, implementing long-term road infrastructure solutions, and improving literacy rates among children. Despite progress in education funding and graduation rates, the Governor expressed concern that only 24% of Michigan fourth graders can read proficiently. Whitmer emphasized that while her Rebuilding Michigan bond plan has improved state roads and bridges, a permanent solution for local roads is still needed.

Who is affected

  • All 1.4 million Michigan students
  • Michigan fourth graders (currently only 24% read proficiently)
  • Michigan residents who use state and local roads
  • Michigan families and workers who would benefit from potential semiconductor manufacturing jobs
  • Michigan drivers experiencing flat tires or cracked windshields from poor road conditions

What action is being taken

  • Working to bring an advanced chip manufacturing plant (fab) to Michigan
  • Engaging in bipartisan efforts to address road infrastructure needs
  • Implementing the Rebuilding Michigan bond plan for state roads and bridges
  • Providing free breakfast and lunch for all 1.4 million Michigan students
  • Working with state and federal partners to position Michigan for semiconductor manufacturing

Why it matters

  • Literacy is critical to academic, physical, and financial well-being of Michigan children
  • Improved roads allow residents to travel safely without vehicle damage
  • A semiconductor fabrication facility would create thousands of good-paying jobs
  • Chip manufacturing capabilities would keep Michigan competitive in technology
  • Infrastructure and education investments represent long-term solutions for Michigan's growth

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle