Gov. Whitmer pitches $2.1 billion spending plan

Published August 25, 2021 12:00am ET



Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitched a $2.1 billion spending plan using federal stimulus funds on Monday but only specifically mentioned $1.1 billion of spending, leaving $987 million unnamed.

According to a press release, $722 million would go towards educating middle class workers, $651 million would go to supporting small businesses and job growth, and $800 million to build housing and invest in communities. All plans would require legislative approval, and it’s unclear where the GOP-led Legislature stands on this spending.

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