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Michigan Governor Proposes $80.7 Billion Budget Focused on Education and Economic Relief

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget plan aims to provide free preschool and community college, alongside significant investments in education and measures to ease financial burdens for families.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer stands by as Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist sits in a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 while touring the floor during the 2023 North American International Auto Show held at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.
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Overview

  • Governor Whitmer announces a comprehensive $80.7 billion budget for Michigan, emphasizing education and economic development.
  • The budget includes plans for free preschool for all 4-year-olds and community college for high school graduates, aiming to enhance educational access and affordability.
  • Investments in the child care sector and free school meals are proposed to support families and ensure children's well-being.
  • The budget plan also features initiatives to reduce housing costs, provide tax relief for caregivers, and offer rebates for new vehicle purchases.
  • Funding for education, including a 2.5% increase in per-pupil aid and $125 million for academically at-risk students, is a key component of the proposal.