Representative Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland), tonight issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address:

“It was nice to actually see Gov. Whitmer in Lansing and at the Capitol today. We heard a lot of talk and broad proposals.

“Getting anything done with divided government in Lansing will require real solutions and real policy specifics, something we did not hear in detail from the Governor tonight.

“That is in contrast to the House Republicans who have led the way this term in addressing priorities people in our state want to see state government work on. From saving the tips of hardworking restaurant servers to proposing a way to actually fix our roads without raising taxes, House Republicans continue to lead by example and with real tangible policies.

“There are important issues facing our state and the Legislature will have a lot to work on. So, Governor Whitmer should follow-up her State of the State by calling a special election for the 35^th State Senate District and give the people of Midland, Bay and Saginaw County equal voice in our Legislature.”