The budget includes $11.4 billion in general fund money and $14.7 billion for the School Aid Fund.
Last year s signed state budget weighed in at about $62.8 billion but billions of dollars more have since been added thanks to federal COVID-19 relief dollars that have been funneled into the state.
Without the additional COVID-19 relief, Whitmer s proposed spending plan presents a 6.8% increase from last year s signed budget.
Republican lawmakers were quick to critique the spending since it included about $2.4 billion in one-time funding across fiscal years 2021 and 2022, much of which would be used for ongoing programs. One-time funding, such as federal grants or stimulus money, raises concerns about the longevity of financial support for a program.
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Series documenting Damon Surzyshyn s transition into professional racing to air on CBS Sports Network By: Taylor Allen | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Making the jump from amateur to professional race car driving is no walk in the park.
Now imagine doing so while producing and starring in a reality series. Throw a global pandemic in the mix and Winnipegger Damon Surzyshyn s life is made for TV.
It turns out CBS Sports Network would agree, as next month it will be airing Going Pro SRO America, a series produced by Surzyshyn s local production company, Nomad Digital, that has spent the past two years documenting his transition into professional racing.