Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center after multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in Southwest Michigan.

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her eighth, and last, State of the State address Wednesday night — outlining goals while also highlighting progress in her seven-plus years leading Michigan.

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Gov. Whitmer's final State of the State address highlighted her legacy, but critics point to failures in economic policy and education.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of State Address at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25, before the Michigan Legislature and it will be broadcast live. "I look forward to sharing my vision for how we continue getting things done so everyone can build a brighter future in Michigan,” Whitmer said in a news release.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said two of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's priorities have strong resonance in Detroit, where she was recently elected mayor.

The Whitmer administration says the increases are needed to catch up with inflation and protect natural areas. House Republicans are opposed.