By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
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LANSING, MI – Governor Rick Snyder will outline his plans for 2012 later this week when he delivers his second State of the State address.
Last year, Governor Snyder won legislative approval of a lot of new initiatives - a tax overhaul; toughening the state's local emergency manager law; and ending the requirement that stores put a price tag on every retail item.
Other efforts, such as a new international bridge in Detroit, stalled in the face of Republican opposition.
The governor says his State of the State speech will be a frank accounting of his first year, but will also reflect his optimistic approach to governing.
"We're going to keep moving forward with relentless positive action," Snyder says.
The former CEO intends to focus more this year on implementing policies and his plans for managing the executive branch than putting new initiatives before the Legislature.
The governor says he will continue to push to make Michigan more business-friendly.