Gov. Rick Snyder is set to deliver his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. The address will take place inside Michigan's Capitol building in the House Chamber.
Protestors are expected to be present outside of the Capitol building from 1-9 p.m., according to a Facebook event called Flint Stand up to Snyder.
The event page encourages participants to "Let your voice be heard!!! Convoy from Flint to Lansing to protest for the voices of Flint who can no longer be heard."
Stay with The State News for updates on Snyder's address and any protests outside of the Capitol building.
Update 8:01 p.m.:
Gov. Rick Snyder ends his State of the State address just before 8 p.m. Watch for a follow up story from @thesnews #MISOTS17
Update 8:00 p.m.:
"These are great accomplishments, but we can’t take them for granted," Snyder said in wrapping up his address. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:58 p.m.:
Snyder stands by "Yuppie in Chicago" statement from a few years back. @thesnews
— Rachel Fradette (@Rachel_Fradette) January 18, 2017
Update 7:57 p.m.:
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Snyder calls for goal to grow the population to 10 million people, raise the population by roughly 70,000 @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Snyder on mobility in Michigan: "This is an area we cannot afford to slow down in...This isn't just about vehicles." @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:52 p.m.:
Snyder wants to keep young people in the state and bring employees in by revitalizing Michigan cities, he said. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:50 p.m.:
"We have to give them every reason to stay," Snyder said of young people seeking career opportunities @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Snyder wants to see more career fairs for people of all ages, he said. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:49 p.m.:
Snyder said the question "Where are Michigan jobs?" has shifted to "How do I get the training for these jobs?" @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:45 p.m.:
Snyder: "We have some of the greatest companies in the world here in Michigan." @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Snyder would like to grow apprenticeship rates, recognizes the "cutting-edge" career connections in colleges. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:42 p.m.:
Snyder recognizes East Lansing High School students who advocate for women to join STEM programs @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
"We need to do better with computer science, computer education and cyber security in our schools," Snyder said. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:39 p.m.:
Snyder advocates for an additional lock for the Soo Locks, said it could create an economic boom @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:38 p.m.:
Snyder on infrastructure: We need to invest billions of dollars over the next few years @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:35 p.m.
Snyder on the Flint Water Crisis: "We’re making progress, but our work is not done yet.” @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Of sexual assault on campus, Snyder said, “We need to do everything we can to keep our campuses safe." @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:34 p.m.:
“No one should have to walk our streets in fear," Snyder said of safety within communities. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:30 p.m.:
Still no mention of Flint at about 25 minutes @thesnews
— Rachel Fradette (@Rachel_Fradette) January 18, 2017
Snyder asks for support in employing veterans across Michigan: “We need to support them. They have sacrificed for us.” @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:28 p.m.:
Michigan needs to be focused on being cleaner, safer and more sustainable, Snyder said on the environment @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:26 p.m.:
Since 2009, the number of opiod cases in Michigan has doubled, Snyder said, expressed concern @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:24 p.m.:
Snyder said there are still problems in local government and that Michigan needs strong communities @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:22 p.m.:
Snyder gives a shout-out to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:21 p.m.:
“We cannot be satisfied with just positive progress," Snyder said. "It’s up to us to create more and better jobs.” @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:20 p.m.:
“Manufacturing. We’re simply leading the nation,” Snyder said of Michigan's progress @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:15 p.m.:
In discussing Michigan’s success, Snyder highlights job, housing value and population growth. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:12 p.m.:
Since 2010, almost 500,000 jobs have been created, Snyder said. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:11 p.m.:
“It’s remarkable what you can accomplish when you work together,” Snyder said of Michigan’s success @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:05 p.m.:
Snyder begins his address at 7:05 p.m. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Snyder is met with applause and shakes hands on the House floor @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 7:03 p.m.:
Gov. Rick Snyder enters the House chambers at 7:02 p.m. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 18, 2017
Update 6:46 p.m.:
Protesters have left. Snyder speech in 15 minutes @thesnews pic.twitter.com/lKnJ9ZaSEQ
— Stephen Olschanski (@SOlschanski) January 17, 2017
Update 6:40 p.m.:
Twenty minutes until Gov. Rick Snyder will give his State of the State address at the Capitol @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 17, 2017
Update 6:34 p.m.:
The joint convention is called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Lt. Governor Brian Calley @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 17, 2017
Update 6:12 p.m.:
Michigan House of Representatives is in session. The joint session is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. @thesnews #MISOTS17
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 17, 2017
Update 6:07 p.m.:
Gov. Rick Snyder is not a favorite out here @thesnews pic.twitter.com/7C15BLsuZp
— Stephen Olschanski (@SOlschanski) January 17, 2017
Update 5:30 p.m.:
Stay with @thesnews as we cover Gov. Rick Snyder's seventh State of the State address. Snyder's address will begin at 7 p.m.
— Madison O'Connor (@madison_o22) January 17, 2017
Update 5:15 p.m.:
On the steps of the Michigan Capitol for protest coverage. This is it so far. @thesnews pic.twitter.com/WGPR98ZwEu
— Stephen Olschanski (@SOlschanski) January 17, 2017
