Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders in Michigan have announced a plan to plug a budget hole for the coming year. Speaking Tuesday, the governor said the plan provides federal COVID-19 relief funding for schools, universities, community colleges, and local governments, as well as businesses and
workers.
“This agreement proves that in times of crisis, we can come together and build a budget the reflects a bi-partisan commitment to things we value most as Michiganders,” Whitmer said.
Whitmer said there will still be problems with the following year’s budget.
“It’s crucial for Congress to pass the additional financial supports for states like Michigan so we can maintain essential services that our families and our small businesses rely on every day as we recover from this crisis.”
Whitmer and legislative leaders said this week they would work together to address shortfalls in next year’s budget. The current budget year ends September 30. The agreement still requires approval by the full Legislature.
