McMahon Criticizes Whitmer Over Tax Credit
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon criticized Governor Gretchen Whitmer for not opting Michigan into a federal school tax credit program. McMahon argued the decision limits student choice, while state education officials defended it.
United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a late August evening event in Sterling Heights for declining to opt the state into a federal tax credit program. The dispute highlights an ongoing policy clash over school choice and public education funding. About 30 states have joined the initiative ahead of its 2027 launch.
