STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Applauds Budget Signing, Condemns Republican Opposition

Michigan Dems are once again delivering a brighter future for Michigan

LANSING - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan, balanced budget that will keep communities safe, lower costs, and support countless Michiganders' health. This budget invests billions into communities across the state to grow the economy and ensure that all families can make it in Michigan.

"This budget is a huge success for working families that will make an impact for generations to come," said Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes. "With her signature, Governor Whitmer is building on the historic progress of last year's budget to keep delivering real change for Michiganders, putting money back in their pockets and into their communities. Whether it's supporting local businesses, building more affordable housing, or hiring and training more police, fire, and EMTs, Michigan Dems are proud to champion this crucial work.

"It's disappointing, but not surprising, that too many of the MAGA MIGOP members in the legislature opposed this life-changing legislation. Time and time again, they have put their radical agenda ahead of their constituents because they simply don't care about serving the needs of Michiganders. This state, and everyone in it, deserves better than extremists who apparently can't even be bothered to deliver on kitchen table issues for working families."

Exactly how did some MAGA MIGOP members betray their districts? Check out how much money they wanted to keep from their constituents below:

• Rep. Rep. Donni Steele of Orion Township (HD-54) voted against $300,000 for Fire and First Responders
• Rep. Matt Hall of Richland Township (HD-42) voted against $2M in disaster recovery grants
• Rep. Kathy Schmaltz of Jackson (HD-46) voted against $4.5M for City of Jackson DDA
• Rep. Jamie Thompson of Brownstown (HD-28) voted against $1.5M for Brownstown Municipal Infrastructure, $100,000 for Taylor Historical Society, $6.5M for Downriver Community Conference, $5M for Taylor/Wayne Co., $4M for Taylor Public Schools infrastructure, and $250,000 for Woodhaven-Brownstown schools infrastructure
• Rep. James DeSana of Carleton (HD-29) voted against $100,000 for Taylor Historical Society, $6.5M for Downriver Community Conference, $5M for Taylor/Wayne Co., and $1M for Romulus Public Safety Building
• Rep. Mark Tisdel of Rochester Hills (HD-55) voted against $2M for Rochester Community House and $1M for Oakland Health network
• Rep. Thomas Kuhn of Troy (HD-57) voted against $1.9M for Troy Fire Ladder Truck, $750,000 for Sterling Heights Police Command Vehicle, and $1M for Oakland Health network
• Rep. Alicia St. Germaine of Harrison Township (HD-62) voted against $2M for Macomb Community College Public Safety Institute
• Rep. Timothy Beson of Bay County (HD-96) voted against $1.6M for Bay City

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