Sunday, June 30, 2024

Michigan Democrats pass budget after giving Republicans just 45 minutes to read it: ‘Pork projects’

 Michigan Democrats passed a sweeping $83 billion state budget, cutting teachers' pensions and school-safety spending to fund ambitious new business projects - and more than $330 million for lawmakers' pet projects.

Another balanced, bipartisan budget in the books that will make a real difference in people's lives," tweeted Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after it passed.

Michigan Democrats have passed an $83 billion state budget.

Nevada Trump loyalists hopeful he can finally take the state after Biden's disastrous debate Bill Barr joins Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick to rail against border-fueled crime: 'Destroy the cartels' Biden's debate debacle could hurt Dems downballot: 'Replace the president' "The budget passed out of the Michigan House of Representatives on party lines," she told The Post.

One controversial change in the budget: reducing total contributions to teachers' pension funds to finance other areas.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the budget passing, writing on X that it will "Make a real difference in people's lives." Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the budget passing, writing on X that it will "Make a real difference in people's lives." ZUMAPRESS.com This is not to suggest Democrats are not spending much on education.

In total, the budget includes $19 billion for school aid split up among various programs, such as $200 million to fund free meals for public-school students.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/us-news/michigan-democrats-pass-budget-after-giving-republicans-45-minutes-to-read-it/

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