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Gretchen Whitmer: “We finally have common sense gun violence prevention laws…”

Featuring: Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic | Governor of Michigan

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LIVE | Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her final State of the State address

Published | Video Starts at 42:34

Abortion is a constitutional right. Women control their own bodies, lives and future in the state of Michigan. Thanks to our work, Black Michiganders can wear their hair natural without discrimination. We finally have common sense gun violence prevention laws, background checks, safe storage, extreme risk protection order. And LGBTQ Michiganders are protected against discrimination in their homes and at work. By law. In Michigan, everyone deserves to be who they are and love who they love. (42:34–42:40)

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Asserts that Michigan has enacted gun violence prevention laws, including background checks, safe storage, and extreme risk protection orders.

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