Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Makes Big Announcement

Governor Whitmer recently announced a plan to reduce the cost of living in Michigan...

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Michigan Governor Whitmer recently worked with legislators to pass a bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024, according to a press release. The budget will reportedly help to grow Michigan's economy, reduce the cost of living, and help local businesses to become more successful.

“I am proud of the $1 billion tax cut we’ve secured for seniors and working families,” said Governor Whitmer. “Right now, families are facing the pinch and having tough conversations about how to make ends meet. These investments will help people pay the bills, put food on the table, and afford essentials like groceries and school supplies. It will ensure seniors can keep more of what they’ve earned over a lifetime of hard work and put money back in the pockets of 700,000 working families.”  

Since taking office, the Governor has collaborated with the Legislature on several proposals to reduce the cost of higher education, skills training, home repairs, child care, housing, health care, banking fees, and other services for Michigan residents. According to a press release by Governor Whitmer, Pre-K for All will save families $10,000 per year and put every child in Michigan on a better path.

The budget also includes a plan to provide students with free breakfast and lunch in school. “Healthy School Meals for All will be transformational for Michigan’s students and families,” said Collin McDonough, Director of Michigan Government Relations at the American Heart Association. “Not only will it help students learn—no one can focus on an empty stomach."

"Proper nutrition is a key component of a heart-healthy lifestyle," Collin McDonough continued. "And having no-cost breakfast and lunch will ensure our students have what they need to succeed inside and outside the classroom. We applaud Governor Whitmer, the state legislature, the Michigan Department of Education, our partner organizations No Kid Hungry Michigan and the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, and the Michigan School Meals Coalition for their tireless work to take this program from an idea to reality.”

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