Overview

• Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finalizes Michigan's $82.5 billion state budget, including $59.1 billion in general spending and $23.4 billion for education.
• The budget allocates over $55 million for Detroit-specific programs, including infrastructure, public safety, and community projects.
• Critics highlight a $300 million cut in school safety and mental health funding, a 92% decrease from previous years.
• Republican lawmakers and education advocates condemn the budget, predicting negative impacts on school districts statewide.
• Supporters argue the budget prioritizes long-neglected communities and maintains a balanced approach to state finances.