Following Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address, Majority Floor Leader Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford) provided the Republican response. Overall, the theme focused on the decline in Michigan over the past few decades and what his party is proposing as solutions moving forward.
Key Points:
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- Michigan’s population decline has led to less power and influence in Congress.
- Due to a divided government, the two parties must work together in order to accomplish key objectives.
- The state has enough money to fully fund infrastructure, education, and public safety without raising taxes.
- The legislature should focus on allowing residents to keep more of their money.
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