LANSING, Mich. (WSYM) — The Michigan legislature has now passed a state budget and it will head to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk.
“Today’s balanced, bipartisan budget is a big win for Michiganders. We brought members on both sides of the aisle together to provide tax breaks to seniors and working families, protect access to affordable health care, feed every child free meals at school, help our students succeed academically, and ensure Michiganders are safe in their communities," Whitmer said in a statement.
Hear from Gov. Whitmer in the video below
State Rep. Ann Bollin, chairwoman of the budget in the House, says the entire budget will be a little under $80.9 billion.
It includes a road funding plan and money for public safety and violence prevention.
The school budget bill is also headed to the governor's desk, with $200 million earmarked for free breakfast and lunch for Michigan students. There's also money for school safety and mental health grants.
Also passed by the legislature overnight, the marijuana tax bill. This adds a 24% whoelsale tax on marijuana. It's considered a crucial part in securing the necessary road funding in the budget.
