Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s efforts to provide tax relief to Michigan residents includes a proposal to send $180 checks to residents who filed taxes in 2022. Republicans call it a gambit to avoid providing longer-term tax relief.
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What Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to fund in $79B budget
From free school lunches and community college to water line improvements and subsidized field trips to Michigan’s state parks, the Democrat outlines her wish list. It could look very different once it’s approved.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitches 9 percent boost in Michigan school spending
The Democratic governor now has a Democratic Legislature and a giant budget surplus to pursue education priorities, including individualized tutoring, universal pre-school and other progressive policies.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks $306 million expansion for universal preschool
In her Wednesday budget presentation, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will propose new spending to expand preschool eligibility, hire more teachers and boost transportation funding to help 4-year-olds attend.
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Whitmer K-12 budget centers on Michigan proposals with bipartisan support
Literacy, tutoring and preschool are among priorities in Whitmer’s education budget proposal, according to details emerging ahead of Wednesday’s release, all topics thought to have at least some Republican backing.
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Michigan inflation relief checks: Whitmer seeks $180 per taxpayer
Democrats seek a onetime tax giveaway that would cost $800 million, as well as tax cuts for lower-income residents and seniors. Republicans want a broader, permanent tax cut.
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Whitmer wants to extend help for future teachers but drops teacher bonuses
The governor’s proposed budget will call for continuing $9,600 stipends for student teachers and $10,000 scholarships for education majors. But her budget plans for 2024 is a small fraction of last year’s ask.
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Tax rebates planned by Gretchen Whitmer, Democrats as part of relief package
Governor and Democratic legislative leaders say ‘inflation relief checks’ could be coming soon to all Michigan taxpayers. Whitmer also plans to expand Earned Income Tax Credit.
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What is Michigan’s free pre-K program for 4-year-olds? Q+A with an expert
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to expand the state’s free preschool program to all 4-year-olds, regardless of income. An MSU researcher who studies the Great Start Readiness Program explains what makes it work.
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Gretchen Whitmer wants free preschool for all. But is Michigan ready?
Universal pre-K is good for kids and the economy. But it’s expensive and the state faces several hurdles, including teacher shortages and a lack of transportation options for the 4-year-olds.