Governor Snyder says despite mounting political tension, his second year in office brought about many major accomplishments.
During a year-end roundtable with the press today, the governor touted a number of policies he says will move the state forward.
They include an agreement to build a new international crossing in Detroit, a phase-out of the state’s tax on industrial equipment, and a regional transit authority for southeast Michigan.
Snyder had to be asked before he made any mention of some of 2012’s controversies, including the new “right-to-work” law, and emergency managers.
He says lawmakers in 2013 should not let those issues get in the way of bipartisanship.
"That’s the start of the process to bring people back together, to say ‘we’re looking beyond just people saying they’re fighting, but we should be looking to service our citizens,’" said Snyder. "Because what really matters is customer service to our citizens, not hard feelings over some other particular issue."
The governor also said the “right-to-work” law is already attracting attention from businesses looking to move to Michigan.
