Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of Michigan’s latest economic numbers showing that the state has added jobs for 10 straight months and has a low unemployment rate of 4.7%. Although there remains work to be done, Michigan’s economic momentum is undeniable—the state added 172,000 jobs in February year over year. 

 “Michigan is on the move. Through tough times, Michiganders continue to work hard and build on our economic momentum. For ten straight months, our economy has added jobs and our unemployment rate continues to decrease. From February 2021 to February of this year, Michigan added 172,000 jobs, and that trend will continue as we build on our efforts to empower economic development, deliver relief to small businesses, and cut taxes for seniors and working families. 

“Michigan’s future is bright, and I will continue working with anyone to get things done on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to families. Let’s stay focused on growing our economy, creating good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families.”