In her fourth State of the State speech, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer focused on policy goals with some bipartisan support. But how much comradery will Democrats and Republicans be able to find in an election year? On today's episode, we'll break down what Whitmer said and how likely it is she'll get movement on her policy priorities. Plus, we dig in on one particular focus for the governor: boosting the earned income tax credit (EITC) for lower-income workers. 

GUESTS: 

Zoe Clark, Michigan Radio program director 

Laura Weber Davis, executive producer of Stateside 

Monique Stanton, president and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy

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Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In her fourth <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/politics-government/2022-01-27/whitmer-sets-optimistic-tone-in-4th-state-of-the-state">State of the State</a> speech, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer focused on policy goals with some bipartisan support. But how much comradery will Democrats and Republicans be able to find in an election year? On today's episode, we'll break down what Whitmer said and how likely it is she'll get movement on her policy priorities. Plus, we dig in on one particular focus for the governor: boosting the earned income tax credit (EITC) for lower-income workers.&nbsp;
GUESTS:&nbsp;
Zoe Clark, Michigan Radio program director&nbsp;
Laura Weber Davis, executive producer of Stateside&nbsp;
Monique Stanton, president and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D">supporting our work.</a>
Stateside&rsquo;s theme music is by <a href="https://14kt.bandcamp.com/">14KT.</a>
Additional music by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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