{"id":2159666,"date":"2024-01-25T20:34:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T01:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whitmer-enlists-prof-potato-to-rally-internet-buzz-on-higher-education-policy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T20:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T01:36:14","slug":"whitmer-enlists-prof-potato-to-rally-internet-buzz-on-higher-education-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whitmer-enlists-prof-potato-to-rally-internet-buzz-on-higher-education-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitmer recruits &#8216;Prof Potato&#8217; to boost online buzz about education policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhitmer-enlists-prof-potato-to-rally-internet-buzz-on-higher-education-policy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2159666&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Gretchen \u200cWhitmer Teams Up with Viral &#8220;Prof Potato&#8221; Star to Push \u200cFree Community\u200b College Proposal<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) \u200dhas enlisted\u200b the help of the internet sensation &#8220;Prof \u200dPotato&#8221;\u200c to promote her plan for free two \u2062years of\u2062 community college. The star behind the potato persona is none other than Ryan Ball, an assistant accounting professor at the University \u200dof Michigan&#8217;s Ross School of Business.<\/p>\n<p>During \u2062the COVID-19 pandemic,\u200c Ball started \u2063using a potato filter\u2064 during\u2064 his online classes to add some fun \u2062to virtual\u2063 learning. \u2062Clips from his lectures quickly went viral\u2064 on social\u2064 media, catapulting his \u2062potato alter ego to fame \u200cbeyond the university walls.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Hi Professor\u200c Potato, I wanted to share some Yukon Gold news \u2063with you, my best spud,&#8221; Whitmer \u2063says in the video. &#8220;We\u2064 both agree that every Michigander deserves an opportunity to go to college without frying\u200b their bank account.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the video\u200b received mixed reactions \u200bonline, with some users\u200c finding it cringe-worthy\u2063 and awkward.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Thanks I hate it,&#8221;\u2063 one user \u2062wrote.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;When \u200dthe edible hits,&#8221; another user \u200ddescribed\u200c the video, comparing it to a hallucinogenic experience.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Fire the \u2062intern that posted this,&#8221; suggested another\u200c user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Whitmer, her taxpayer-funded proposal could \u2062save Michiganders around $4,000 when obtaining \u200btheir associate degrees. The plan also includes free preschool for all 4-year-olds.<\/p>\n<p>Last summer, Michigan&#8217;s \u200clegislature approved its largest budget ever, allocating $82 billion for\u2063 fiscal 2024.<\/p>\n<p><script>\n    !function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1538404\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1538404\"}});\n<\/script>  <\/p>\n<h2> How does the Business Advisory Council aim to support and incentivize businesses\u200d in \u2062the state?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  With \u2063Michigan Businesses to Create Jobs and Boost Economy<\/h2>\n<p>Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the esteemed leader of the Great Lakes state of Michigan, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at teaming up\u200c with local businesses to create jobs and boost the state&#8217;s\u2063 economy. \u2063This collaboration\u2064 between the state government and the private sector\u200c is a testament to Governor Whitmer&#8217;s commitment\u200b to revitalizing Michigan&#8217;s workforce\u200c and \u2063fostering economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between Governor Whitmer and Michigan \u200cbusinesses comes\u2063 at \u2062a crucial time \u2062when\u200d the state, like many others, is grappling with the aftermath of the global COVID-19 \u200bpandemic. The virus has left its mark on economies worldwide, and Michigan is no exception. However, Governor Whitmer&#8217;s proactive approach to economic recovery offers a glimmer of hope to residents and businesses alike.<\/p>\n<p>Under this initiative, \u2062Governor \u200dWhitmer has introduced a series of measures designed to stimulate \u2064economic growth \u200band job creation. One of\u2063 the key elements of this plan is the establishment of a Business Advisory Council. This council\u2064 will be \u2062composed of representatives from various industries and will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-randomly-makes-up-story-about-being-born-in-same-hospital-his-grandfather-died-at-weeks-prior\/\" title=\"Biden Randomly Makes Up Story About Being Born in Same Hospital His Grandfather Died at Weeks Prior\">provide valuable insights<\/a> and recommendations to the state government on how\u200c to support and incentivize businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Governor Whitmer has \u2063proposed the creation of a state-led <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sarah-huckabee-sanders-unveils-platform-for-2022-ark-governor-race\/\" title=\"Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveils platform for 2022 Ark. governor race\">job training program<\/a>.\u2063 This program aims to equip individuals \u200bwith the skills and expertise\u2064 necessary to compete in \u2062today&#8217;s evolving \u200cjob market. By partnering with Michigan businesses, the government can\u200b tailor this program to address the specific needs and demands of local\u2062 industries, ensuring \u2063that workers are equipped with the most relevant skills.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Governor Whitmer&#8217;s\u2063 initiative includes a range of financial incentives aimed\u200b at attracting new investments to the state. \u2064By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-how-members-of-congress-use-inside-information-to-make-millions-on-the-stock-market\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s How Members Of Congress Use Inside Information To Make Millions On The Stock Market\">offering tax credits<\/a>, grants, and other financial incentives, the government hopes to entice businesses to\u200c expand or relocate to\u200b Michigan, thus creating new jobs and ultimately boosting the state&#8217;s economy. This strategy not only capitalizes on the state&#8217;s existing strengths but also empowers Michigan \u200cto tap into new industries and technologies.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200dworth noting that \u2064Governor Whitmer&#8217;s vision extends beyond immediate economic recovery. She recognizes the importance of sustainable growth and intends to leverage this collaboration with businesses to make Michigan a \u2063hub for innovation and clean energy initiatives. By\u2064 partnering with the private\u2063 sector, the government can combine its regulatory \u200cpower and financial support\u2062 to accelerate the transition towards a green economy, \u2064creating jobs in the renewable energy sector and reducing the state&#8217;s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dsignificance of Governor Whitmer&#8217;s partnership with Michigan \u200cbusinesses cannot be\u2062 overstated. By working hand in hand with the private \u200csector, she has fostered an environment of collaboration, innovation,\u200d and economic resilience. This initiative demonstrates her unwavering dedication to the well-being of Michigan residents and her determination to position the state as a leader in job creation and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Gretchen Whitmer&#8217;s\u2062 collaboration with Michigan businesses to create jobs \u200dand boost the \u2062state&#8217;s economy\u200d is a testament to\u2062 her visionary \u2063leadership.\u2062 By establishing \u200da Business Advisory Council, implementing a job training program, and\u2062 offering financial incentives, Governor Whitmer\u200d is setting a solid foundation for economic recovery and long-term growth. This partnership builds upon the strengths of both the government and\u2062 the\u2063 private sector, \u200breflecting Governor\u2064 Whitmer&#8217;s commitment to a prosperous and sustainable \u200bfuture for \u200bMichigan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) enlisted the help of viral sensation &#8220;Prof Potato&#8221; to endorse her plan for free two-year community college. The character is portrayed by Ryan Ball, an assistant accounting professor at the University of Michigan&#8217;s Ross School of Business. 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