Lansing Sun

Working families in Michigan were at the forefront of the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which was recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Whitmer made the signing at the former home of the Detroit Tigers, The Corner Park, which is now operated by the Detroit PAL program, an alliance of youth sports and local law personnel, according to a news release from the governor’s office. 

The $76 billion budget proposes school aid, investing in the state's economy and workforce to cultivate and retain talent, maintenance for infrastructure projects, and a $180 million deposit to the Budget Stabilization Fund. 

“In Michigan, we have proven once again that Democrats and Republicans can come together to get things done,” state Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) said in the release. 

“This bipartisan budget will make a real difference in the lives of Michiganders. With investments in workforce programs, key regional projects, public safety, and so much more, we are investing in the people of Michigan. I am thankful for Governor Whitmer's leadership and will continue to work with my colleagues so that we can invest the billions that are still on the table and give families facing high prices relief.”

Whitmer said the budget is filled with issues that impact the typical working family and does not raise taxes. 

“The budget will protect public health and public safety, expand mental health resources, grow Michigan’s economy and workforce, empower working families and communities, and pays down billions in debt,” he said. 

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas (R-Midland) said he was happy that the taxpayer funds in the budget would provide communities with improved infrastructure.

“We have achieved a transformational state budget focused on long-term results and economic growth. And it does it all while living within our means, setting aside resources to provide future tax relief to struggling Michigan families and saving for a rainy day,” Stamas said.