Governor Whitmer Statement on Michigan's Jobs Growth

Statement

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Michigan's economy showed strong job growth and lower unemployment, with 11,000 jobs added last month. Michigan also has billions in federal resources to invest in people and big projects, and thanks to rising state revenues, Michigan will continue delivering on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to families.

"Michigan's economy is strong and getting stronger every day," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "In December 2021 alone, we added 11,000 jobs, and since December 2020, we've created 220,000 jobs. We're rounding out eight straight months of job growth, unemployment is decreasing, and we still have billions from the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan to invest in our families, communities, and small businesses. I will work with anyone as we continue putting Michiganders first, getting more Michiganders back to work, and growing Michigan's economy."

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