Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the fiscal year 2023 budget at The Corner Park | Michigan.gov
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the fiscal year 2023 budget at The Corner Park | Michigan.gov
On July 20, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Whitmer made the signing at the former home of the Detroit Tigers, The Corner Park, which is now operated by the Detroit PAL program, an alliance of youth sports and local law personnel, according to news release provided by the governor's office.
Part of the $76 billion budget proposes school aid, investing in the state's economy and workforce to cultivate and retain talent, maintenance for infrastructure projects and a $180 million deposit to the Budget Stabilization Fund.
“As an elected public official, I know personally how difficult the budget process can be to achieve the desired outcome,” said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans in the release. “Which means I am also appreciative for what Governor Gretchen Whitmer has managed to do for Wayne County in the budget she has signed today. There are a number of wins in this budget for our community, which demonstrates the Governor’s commitment to improving the quality of life for our citizens.”
Whitmer said that she will continue working with the state legislature in order to make an impact on issues affecting Michigan families.
“Today, I am thrilled to sign my fourth balanced, bipartisan state budget that delivers on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to working families, was done on time, and does not raise taxes by a dime,” said Whitmer. “The budget will protect public health and public safety, expand mental health resources, grow Michigan’s economy and workforce, empower working families and communities, and pays down billions in debt.”
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas (R-Midland) said he was happy that the taxpayer funds in the budget would provide communities with improved infrastructure.
“We have achieved a transformational state budget focused on long-term results and economic growth. And it does it all while living within our means, setting aside resources to provide future tax relief to struggling Michigan families and saving for a rainy day,” said Stamas.
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