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.
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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.
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