Capitol News

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement following the Michigan Legislature's approval of a bipartisan state budget. This marks the seventh balanced budget during her term. The budget includes funding for road repairs, public safety, health care protections, free school meals for students, and increased investment in education.

In her statement, Governor Whitmer said: “Today’s balanced, bipartisan budget is a big win for Michiganders. We brought members on both sides of the aisle together to provide tax breaks to seniors and working families, protect access to affordable health care, feed every child free meals at school, help our students succeed academically, and ensure Michiganders are safe in their communities."

She also addressed infrastructure improvements: “I ran for office in large part because I wanted to fix the damn roads. Over the past seven years, we’ve made historic progress, fixing 24,500 lane miles and 1,900 bridges. With this budget, we’re locking in a significant, bipartisan investment to fix state and local roads for decades to come, creating and protecting thousands of jobs in the process. I’m proud to deliver on my promise and look forward to driving on safer, smoother roads long after my time as governor.”

Governor Whitmer thanked legislative leaders for their cooperation: “I’m so grateful to Leader Brinks, Speaker Hall, and legislators on both sides of the aisle for coming together to get this done for Michiganders. Let’s keep moving Michigan forward.”

The new budget aims to improve government efficiency while offering tax relief for seniors and working families. It continues record investments in schools and ensures that all students receive free meals.