Michigan State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Governor
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Whitmer proposes largest-ever Michigan state budget for upcoming fiscal year 2022
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proposed a massive $67 billion state budget for fiscal year 2022, which is the largest-ever executive budget proposed in Michigan, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Whitmer’s COVID-19 school funding proposal exacerbates already-existing economic gaps
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently questioned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approach for distributing COVID-19 relief funding to Michigan schools and criticized her proposed policies for favoring school districts that are already heavily benefiting from federal relief funding.
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Whitmer seeking more corporate subsidies as part of a COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has approved a $5.6 billion COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan for Michigan, including more corporate handouts, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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MDHHS officials extend lockdown banning indoor service at Michigan restaurants and bars
The state of Michigan has been in lockdown mode on and off for months, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state.