Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to outline remaining 2023 priorities in Democrat-controlled state

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday will outline Democratic plans for the final months of the year after a first half of 2023 that saw the party roll back decades of Republican measures while implementing their own liberal agenda. The second-term Democratic governor's policy priorities, which will be outlined during a “What's Next Address," include a call for paid family and medical leave, a 100% clean energy standard and the codification of protections ensured by the Affordable Care Act, according to her office. Michigan is one of the few states with a full-time legislative session and Democrats are looking to take advantage of every minute with control of the state House up for grabs next year.