Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her state of the state address on Wednesday February 26th.

In the address Governor Whitmer touched on hot button issues like lowering costs of housing, energy, medical debt and childcare.

“So, what should we focus on this year? Let’s keep it simple,” said Governor Whitmer. “One, costs. Let’s make life more affordable. Two, jobs. Let’s create more opportunities to help people earn more money. Three, results. Let’s make government work better for the people we all serve. I think we should all be able to agree on that.”

Whitmer mentioned recent investments into building new housing and fixing existing housing in Michigan.

She also touched on recent efforts to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars and offer scholarship opportunities for Michiganders seeking an education.

Another big theme, roads and infrastructure.

“We know that bad roads cost drivers more than 750 bucks a year,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Now, I know there are a couple different plans out there, including mine, and I know none of them are perfect. But what’s not okay… is no plan. Michiganders won’t accept inaction. To get it right, we’ll all have to recognize some hard truths. To my friends in the GOP… a long-term fix means new, fair sources of revenue. We can’t cut our way to better roads by slashing public safety, health, or schools. To my fellow Democrats… cuts will need to be a part of the solution. To the business community… we can’t put this on the backs of the middle class. “

Another major theme of Govenor Whitmer’s address was the need to work across the aisle to get things done.

You can watch the full address here.