Policy can be powerful, and in states, governors get the biggest say in policy. Michigan performed below the national average during Jennifer Granholm’s term and above average during Rick Snyder’s term. It has fallen below average during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.

Much of the economy is beyond a governor’s ability to influence, which is why the national comparisons are important.

Michigan has beaten the national average in employment growth in the past. It ought to in the future. Let’s hope Whitmer and whoever succeeds her approve policies that will improve opportunity and liberty in the state.

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