Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Deliver Final State of the State Address

The outgoing governor will outline her plans for jobs, costs, and investments in her last speech.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address on Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026. The address will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Michigan House Chambers before a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate. Whitmer's speech is expected to include details on her plans for creating jobs, lowering costs, and continuing investments in the state.

Why it matters

The State of the State address is an important annual event in Michigan, as it kicks off the process for creating the state's annual budget. Whitmer's final address will provide insight into her administration's priorities and goals for her last year in office.

The details

Whitmer's address will be streamed live on CBS News Detroit. Ahead of the speech, details were released about Whitmer's budget proposal, which includes $90 million in tax breaks aimed at senior homeowners. State officials say her presentation will also cover her plans for creating jobs, lowering costs, and continuing investments in Michigan.

  • The address will be presented on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Gretchen Whitmer

The current Governor of Michigan who is delivering her final State of the State address before leaving office due to term limits.

Garlin Gilchrist

Whitmer's running mate for the past two terms, who is currently running for Michigan Secretary of State.

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What’s next

Several candidates have declared for the governor's race in the 2026 election cycle, so Whitmer's speech will likely provide clues about the key issues that will be debated in the upcoming campaign.

The takeaway

Whitmer's final State of the State address will offer a comprehensive look at her administration's priorities and goals for her last year in office, setting the stage for the next governor to build upon or change course.