LANSING (WWJ/AP) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her first State of the State address on Feb. 5.
The Democrat's speech is scheduled for 7 p.m. during a joint session of the Republican-led Legislature at the Michigan Capitol building. Her office announced the time and date on Wednesday.
The State of the State address is a chance for the new governor to unveil her policy agenda to lawmakers and a television audience.
According to her office, Whitmer wants to focus on building bridges and putting Michiganders first.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
