Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the fiscal year 2023 budget at The Corner Park. | Michigan.gov
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the fiscal year 2023 budget at The Corner Park. | Michigan.gov
Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
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 enhances the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan, which provides money for maintenance projects.
“The continued need for investment in our state’s roads and bridges has not slowed, so it is very encouraging to see that reflected in the budget. It shows that there is an understanding from Governor Whitmer and the Legislature that these projects, and the careers they help sustain, are necessary to our state and economy,” said Douglas W. Stockwell in the release, Operating Engineers 324 business manager. “The highly-skilled members of Operating Engineers 324 have kept Michigan running for over 100 years by building the infrastructure of the state, and this budget ensures we will be able to continue the work of moving Michigan forward.”
Whitmer said that she will continue working with the state legislature in order to make an impact on issues affecting Michigan families.
“Today, I am thrilled to sign my fourth balanced, bipartisan state budget that delivers on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to working families, was done on time, and does not raise taxes by a dime,” said Whitmer. “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.”
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,” said Stamas.
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