{"id":962,"date":"2024-01-24T20:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T01:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/singh\/?p=962"},"modified":"2024-01-24T20:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T01:05:16","slug":"state-of-the-state-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/singh\/2024\/01\/24\/state-of-the-state-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Singh Comments on Gov. 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Gretchen Whitmer\u2019s \u201cState of the State\u201d address tonight:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cMichigan\u2019s continued growth hinges on the strength of our economy. Over the past year, we have worked together to create a robust and diverse business landscape. Building off our automotive and manufacturing heritage, we have expanded investments with the production of electric vehicles, batteries, and clean energy manufacturing. Coupling that with extensive resources dedicated for training and education opportunities, we are positioning the Michigan workforce for high-paying jobs of the future.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cIt\u2019s encouraging to see that the governor continues to be committed to prioritizing job growth and economic development in Michigan, with a focus on proven initiatives like the High-wage Incentive for Regional Employment (HIRE) program that I have sponsored. 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