Michigan Lawmakers Pass New Budget Bills on to Whitmer

What Gov. Whitmer said about Michigan lawmakers passing $81B state budget

Local 4’s co-morning anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 3 to hear her thoughts on the recently passed budget.

Michigan lawmakers pass new budget bills on to Whitmer

The Michigan Legislature passed budget bills overnight and sent them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for review.

Whitmer praises new budget, plans to sign

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is welcoming legislative approval of the new state budget. Whitmer says it’s a balanced, bipartisan spending plan that’s a win for everyone. “We made the biggest roads deal in Michigan history so we can keep fixing those damn roads,” Whitmer said. “We’re also lowering costs by rolling back the retirement tax on our seniors, ending taxes on Social Security, expanding the Working Families Tax Credit, protecting Medicaid, …

Mallory McMorrow votes for, Gretchen Whitmer signs 24% tax on marijuana

The Michigan Legislature on Friday passed a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana products. Gov . Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4951 into law, creating a new revenue stream estimated to generate $420 million annually for road repairs and infrastructure projects. The legislation was approved by a narrow 19-17 vote in the Senate, with Senator Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, among those voting in favor. McMorrow is currently courting progressive voter…