07/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/24/2024 12:30
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July 24, 2024
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Governor Whitmer Signs Balanced, Bipartisan FY25 Budget
Budget will protect public safety, bring jobs and supply chains home, build affordable housing, fix the damn roads, improve public health, and deliver on range of kitchen-table issues
LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law a balanced, bipartisan fiscal year 2025 budget to protect public safety, build affordable housing, and help more workers "make it" in Michigan.
"Today's balanced budget prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, and Michigan workers without raising taxes by a dime," said Governor Whitmer. "Together, we will hire, train, and retain more first responders, keep fixing the damn roads, compete to bring manufacturing plants back home, put workers on paths to better-paying jobs, and build a heck of a lot more housing. Let's keep getting things done that make a real difference in people's lives and ensuring everyone can 'make it' in Michigan."
"Our sixth balanced, bipartisan, fiscally responsible budget builds on the work we have done to help more individuals and families be their best selves and reach their full potential right here in Michigan," said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. "It makes strong investments in students and teachers, business owners, infrastructure, affordable housing, climate resilience, health equity, and more. Whether you are a parent raising a family or an innovator pursuing your next idea, you are welcome in Michigan. Governor Whitmer and I will continue Standing Tall to help everyone thrive in Michigan."
The FY25 budget totals $82.5 billion, including a general fund total of $15 billion.
"The state budget is one of the best tools we have at our disposal to elicit the most impactful change for the good of Michigan's diverse communities - and that's precisely what we've accomplished today with Governor Whitmer's stamp of approval on this historic budget," said Senate Majority LeaderWinnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids). "Together, we are leading Michigan to a future full of opportunity and prosperity by delivering an equitable, fiscally sound budget that builds up our state's families, our economy, our infrastructure, and our communities."
"The budget represents our core values - lowering costs so families can flourish, keeping residents safe, and creating more affordable housing," said Speaker of the House Joe Tate (D-Detroit). "Every hometown from Detroit to Grand Rapids to the Upper Peninsula will benefit from tens of millions of dollars to establish a Public Safety Trust Fund, $100 million for innovative housing programs, and tax relief for families and seniors. With the passage of this budget, we are making transformative investments for every main street and every household, and Michigan continues to be on a stronger and brighter path forward. We are making smart and fiscally responsible decisions to deliver for the residents of Michigan and continue our commitment to putting PEOPLE first."
"This 'Make it in Michigan' budget will reduce crime, lower costs for families, and fix our roads and bridges," said State Budget Director Jen Flood. "The investments in this budget will benefit Michiganders for decades to come, create jobs and power economic development, and build on our record of fiscal responsibility."
Balancing Michigan's Budget and Lowering Costs
The budget makes critical investments to ensure Michigan's budget is balanced and puts money back in people's pockets, including:
Making it in Michigan
The budget powers economic development, rebuilds our roads and bridges, builds strong communities, replaces lead pipes and more, including:
Economic Development
Rebuilding Our Infrastructure
Reducing Crime & Keeping Michigan Healthy
The budget includes funding to keep Michigan families safe and healthy, including:
Public Safety
Public Health
A Fairer and More Equitable Michigan
The budget includes investments that will build a fairer and more equitable Michigan, including:
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