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Podcast 83 Special: 2024 State of the State
Host: Stephan Currie
Guests: Deena Bosworth, Madeline Fata and Samantha Gibson of MAC
Topics: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s ’80s-style concert of a State of the State address did not impress, said members of MAC’s Podcast 83 team in their latest episode.
“There was no recognition (in the speech) of the contribution that locals have toward making Michigan a great place,” said Deena
Bosworth.
“Well, and it's not flashy, right?” noted Steve Currie. “What
counties do isn't the flashy stuff; we do the stuff people don't always think about. So, it's not always going to be talked about as quickly as some other areas of government that are more flashy economic development. You know those sorts of things, but still important.”
Other parts of the governor’s comments drew a more positive
response.
“(The governor) wants to put some money towards affordable
housing as well,” Currie said. “We've talked in our committees internally, and even at our conference level we've had presentations on housing. So, it's something we've long supported is getting affordable housing. It's an issue everywhere from Wayne County up into the UP.”
“We haven't seen a full fiscal impact on what the $5,000 care-giver tax credit would be and what exactly the eligibility requirements
are. But I will say the Population Growth Council provided data that suggested the portion of our aging population is drastically increasing,” noted Samantha Gibson. “The 65 and up population in Michigan is a pretty staggering portion of our entire population, and we're already seeing shortages (in care workers).”
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By DerekHost: Stephan Currie
Guests: Deena Bosworth, Madeline Fata and Samantha Gibson of MAC
Topics: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s ’80s-style concert of a State of the State address did not impress, said members of MAC’s Podcast 83 team in their latest episode.
“There was no recognition (in the speech) of the contribution that locals have toward making Michigan a great place,” said Deena
Bosworth.
“Well, and it's not flashy, right?” noted Steve Currie. “What
counties do isn't the flashy stuff; we do the stuff people don't always think about. So, it's not always going to be talked about as quickly as some other areas of government that are more flashy economic development. You know those sorts of things, but still important.”
Other parts of the governor’s comments drew a more positive
response.
“(The governor) wants to put some money towards affordable
housing as well,” Currie said. “We've talked in our committees internally, and even at our conference level we've had presentations on housing. So, it's something we've long supported is getting affordable housing. It's an issue everywhere from Wayne County up into the UP.”
“We haven't seen a full fiscal impact on what the $5,000 care-giver tax credit would be and what exactly the eligibility requirements
are. But I will say the Population Growth Council provided data that suggested the portion of our aging population is drastically increasing,” noted Samantha Gibson. “The 65 and up population in Michigan is a pretty staggering portion of our entire population, and we're already seeing shortages (in care workers).”