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Signature Accomplishments

Photo of Governor Whitmer at the 2022 State of the State.
Office of the Governor

Signature Accomplishments

Gov. Whitmer is focused on growing Michigan's economy, creating good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families by delivering on the kitchen-table issues.

Third Highest  GDP In U.S.

Michigan had the best 2021 Q2 GDP growth in the Midwest

$3.5 Billion Surplus

Michigan turned a projected $3 billion deficit into a $3.5 billion surplus

70%+ Vaccination Rate 

70%+ of Michiganders 16 and up have gotten their safe, effective COVID vaccine 

$17B K-12 Spending Bill

Closed the funding gap between schools in Michigan 

170,000+ Tuition-Free Opportunities

Put 170,000 Michiganders and counting on a tuition-free path to higher education or skills training through Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners

$4.75 billion to Fix Roads 

In three years, Michigan has invested nearly $4.75 billion to repair, replace, or rehabilitate 13,198 lane miles  

903 Bridges Fixed 

Repaired, replaced, or rehabilitated 903 bridges since taking office 

Childcare Investment helps 105,000 Kids 

Expanded low or no-cost childcare to 105,000 more kids 

$500 million Rainy Day Fund

Put $500 million, the most ever, into Michigan's rainy day fund 

$400 per Vehicle Refunds  

Michigan will give every driver $400 per vehicle by Q2 of 2022 

16,000 Auto Jobs 

In three years, Michigan has created over 16,000 auto jobs and counting 

145,000 Jobs Added

Michigan's economy added 145,000 jobs this year, including 67,000 in the last three months