So proud of this woman from Michigan. Best vote I ever made. And she'd crush Trump in a handshake by the way.

Yes I’ve seen developmentally disabled folks but they a plenty more who just can’t afford higher ed and for whom this would proved an opportunity

Of anyone getting an education if it became available?

Again, I'm willing to bet that, unlike my family, nobody in your family is a developmentally disabled grocery store worker who has been shit on throughout this entire ordeal.

No bonus, no meaningful pay increase, but worse working conditions. Something like this would be the icing on the cake. Tie a bow on it and get a "You're Excluded!" greeting card.

I get what you’re saying about exclusion. I mean that sincerely.

My high school career counselor told me I was not "college material" and that maybe I should try a trade. I did not follow her advice because I hated almost every single thing about high school. I instead worked my way through community college, university, and law school. Then I passed the hardest bar exam in the nation (California).

All that is to say that I find the term "material" should be reserved for things, and not used to describe the human experience. I think such usage cheapens humanity.

(I feel the same way towards the term "human resources".)

We are just so fortunate to have her as our Governor. So glad I voted for her.

should be done for them to.
Perhaps the governor should look at changing the states tax laws then and linking the states corporate taxes to how many employees a company has that earn below 400% of the federal poverty level in order to get the companies to pay them better?
The fewer employees that live in poverty the company has then the lower their taxes the more they have that do live in poverty because the company does not want to pay them a living wage then the higher the companies taxes.

Here's an opportunity that many may have wanted and not been able to have before because of tuition costs, and it's an opportunity inclusive of those who might not be gearing toward courses usually expected in higher education. Technical certificates cover a broad range of possibilities beyond the typical liberal arts experience most people expect from college. This offers not only educational and technical training opportunities but also greater future earning power.

This is a good thing.

And for those who might not qualify, some other benefit should be arranged.

Many of those frontline workers would find the costs prohibitive and may have given up on that idea for themselves. It's a generous gesture.

It will still not be easy for single parents and many others to take advantage of it.

I'm glad it includes technical school. Maybe some will decide to become an electrician, plumber, welder, or air conditioning repair technician. Those are in-demand jobs that can provide a very decent income. Right now in our area, plumbers are in short supply. It takes several days between calling and when they can come fix whatever it is.

But I do understand the heartbreak for a parent with a developmentally disabled child working without recognition or reward. It's a problem worth bringing to the attention of the governor. Perhaps there is a meaningful way to ensure their work is honored as well.