LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement as the legislature completes their work for the year.      

"With a Democratic majority for the first time in 40 years, together we cut taxes by $1 billion for working families and seniors, secured good paying jobs and investments that grow the economy, and saw record low unemployment rates. We worked to lower costs by making record investments in education, including free school breakfast and lunch for every public-school student, expanded access to free preschool, and invested in housing so more people have an affordable, safe place to call home.      

"I thank our colleagues in the legislature for their efforts on behalf of their fellow Michiganders and look forward to working alongside the incoming House. I will continue to work with anyone who is serious about getting things done."      

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