LANSING, Mich. (AP) Republicans who control Michigan’s Senate on Tuesday began approving a $66.4 billion budget that would spend 5% more than in the curre
It s about $728 million less than what was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Budget must pass by July 1, though fiscal year will not start until Oct. 1
Michigan Governor s Office
Republicans who control Michigan s Senate on Tuesday began approving a $66.4 billion budget that is about $728 million less than what was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
LANSING Republicans who control Michigan s Senate on Tuesday began approving a $66.4 billion budget that would spend 5 percent more than in the current year, thanks to an influx of federal funding, but about $728 million less than what was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Democrats voted against seven of nine bills, showing a legislative deal with the Democratic governor remained weeks or months away. The Legislature is required to pass 2021-22 spending bills by July 1, though the fiscal year will not start until Oct. 1.
Michigan lawmakers begin passing budget bills; no deal with Whitmer
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LANSING, Mich. – Republicans who control Michigan’s Senate on Tuesday began approving a $66.4 billion budget that would spend 5% more than in the current year, thanks to an influx of federal funding, but about $728 million less than what was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Democrats voted against seven of nine bills, showing a legislative deal with the Democratic governor remained weeks or months away. The Legislature is required to pass 2021-22 spending bills by July 1, though the fiscal year will not start until Oct. 1.