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Dear Michigander,?

It?s hard to believe it?s already that time of year ? fall sports have started practice, and school supplies are available in stores. That?s why we?re working hard to make sure you can enjoy these last few weeks of a Pure Michigan summer. We?re announcing new road projects in five counties to make your drives to the lake smoother and safer. We?re investing in Michigan jobs and were recently recognized as the number one state for energy sector job growth. And we?re getting ready for back-to-school by celebrating the 100,000th Michigan Reconnect student ? a huge milestone in helping Michiganders get higher education or skills training tuition-free. So, before we start ordering our pumpkin spice lattes, let?s hit the trails, lay on the beach, and take advantage of our state?s beauty.?

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Celebrating the CHIPS and Science Act

Today, I am thrilled to announce the CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law [ [link removed] ]. This historic, bipartisan legislation will empower Michigan workers, surge domestic manufacturing, and lower costs for customers. After I led a group of 21 bipartisan governors [ [link removed] ] calling on the U.S. Congress to come together and pass funding for this legislation, I am grateful to our congressional delegation for their leadership to get this done.?

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The CHIPS and Science Act brings supply chains home, creates and protects tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and lowers costs on everything from cars and electronics to household appliances. I signed an executive directive last week preparing Michigan to harness every possible resource from the law, and we will maximize its potential right here in Michigan. The CHIPS and Science Act will build on our economic momentum, and I will work with anyone to show the world that Michigan is the place to build the future. Let?s keep moving forward.?

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Michigan is #1 in the U.S. in Energy Job Growth
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Last week, I was excited to share the news that Michigan has been ranked #1 in the nation [ [link removed] ] for energy job growth. Our state added 35,463 energy sector jobs from 2020 to 2021, more than any other state in the nation. This boosted total energy jobs in the state by nearly 10%, reaching 393,207 energy workers that represent 5% of all energy jobs in the U.S.?This is a major step toward achieving our goals forthe MI Healthy Climate [ [link removed] ] plan, which?focuses on actions between now and 2030 to tackle environmental injustices, clean the electric grid, electrify our transportation sector, repair and decarbonize our buildings, encourage innovation in industry, and protect Michigan's land and water.?

Our economy is on the move. Unemployment is low, small business growth is booming, and our job growth last year was strong. When we invest in the future of mobility and clean energy and address climate change head on, we?ve proven that we can create tens of thousands of jobs, build prosperity in every region of our state, and ensure that we remain competitive for future business investment and economic development. I will work with anyone to keep growing Michigan?s economy and energy sector, preparing us for a future of prosperity.?

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A Note from Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist on Innovative Mobility Solutions

Hi Michigan! Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist here with some exciting news! On August 5th, 2022, I announced [ [link removed] ] that Michigan will enable four new mobility services to help address challenges across the state related to sustainable transit, roadway safety, parking, and staffing shortages in the service industry.?In partnership with key universities, whose students and programs are already working to help shape the future of mobility, four companies ? Bluecity, GEKOT Inc., Mouvit, and Nimbus ? will receive $285,000 in total funding through the?Michigan Mobility Funding Platform [ [link removed] ]?to test and deploy mobility projects across the state, including in Ann Arbor, Rochester, Dearborn, Novi and Farmington Hills.?

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This project?represents our state?s continued investment in innovative mobility solutions that can change the world. It demonstrates the value of partnerships between the state, the companies working to develop future mobility, and the universities training the talent that will keep our mobility ecosystems moving forward.

Together, we are showing the world that Michigan knows how to get it done.






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Fixing Our Roads

On August 8th, 2022, I announced five road projects [ [link removed] ] slated to begin this week in Berrien, Clare, Ingham, Kent, and Van Buren counties. Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments across Berrien, Clare, Ingham, Kent, and Van Buren counties will support 908 jobs, and help Michiganders get to work, run errands, and explore our beautiful state safely. ?

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Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. These?Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include I-94 bridge demolition over Pipestone Road in Berrien County Bridge, work on southbound M-37 in Kent County, maintenance on US-127 ramps at Kipp Road in Ingham County, and I-196 ramp repaving in Van Buren County. More detailed information on road closures and timelines can be found here [ [link removed] ].?

Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I?m proud of what we have accomplished, so let?s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done.?

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100,000th Reconnect Student Applicant

This month, we reached a major milestone ? we've surpassed 100,000 applicants to the Michigan Reconnect program [ [link removed] ], signifying more than 100,000 Michiganders on their way to a tuition-free degree or skills certificate.?

This is a huge step on our way to my Sixty by 30 goal, which aims to increase the number of Michigan adults with a postsecondary degree or credential to 60% by the year 2030. Since I first announced this goal, we?ve grown the percentage of working-age adults with a college degree or certificate from 45% to 49%.?

Michigan Reconnect is putting hardworking Michiganders on a tuition-free path to a brighter future. This bipartisan program is a game-changer not only for the people enrolled in the program, but also for their families, small businesses, and our state as a whole. I am so proud of the 100,000 and counting Reconnect applicants. They have taken an important step to chase their dreams, learn new skills, and land a good-paying job to support themselves and their families. Because of their grit and determination, we can keep growing Michigan?s economy, supporting and attracting hardworking people, and powering small businesses in every region of our great state.?

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ICYMI: Sam's Favorite Lake

I love hearing from our youngest Michiganders. A few weeks ago, Sam wrote me a letter asking what it?s like to be Governor and what my favorite lake is ? while Sam?s favorite is Lake Michigan, I have to say I?m partial to Lake Superior.?

Sam's Letter to Governor Whitmer

These letters always brighten my day, and I hope they bring a smile to your face too. To see more letters like this, you can follow my constituent service team?s twitter @WhitmerWrites. [ [link removed] ] And if you have a young Michigander with burning questions, they?re always welcome to send a letter my way! My address is available on my website [ [link removed] ]. Thanks again, Sam!?






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*In Other News*

*Whitmer Announces 40% of Michigan?s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care [ [link removed] ]*

*Whitmer Announces More than 80 percent of City of Benton Harbor Lead Service Lines Replaced [ [link removed] ]*

*Governor Whitmer Announces Partnership with Google to Offer Free Job Training for Michiganders [ [link removed] ]*






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