Gretchen Whitmer: “For the first time in nearly 70 years, Detroit's population…”

“In 70 years, We're the first state to ever restart a nuclear power plant. And we're going to do it at Palisades. For the first time in 40 years, we opened a new veterans home. For the first time in nearly 70 years, Detroit's population grew. And for the first time in over a century, a new bridge connecting Michigan to Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, will open. Throughout 2026.” (49:25–49:29)

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