State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks to his amendment to increase funding for Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Going Pro fund on May 8, 2024, on the House floor at the Capitol in Lansing.
LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its fiscal 2024-25 budget today. It includes substantial investments in Michigan students, local economies and the safety and wellbeing of Michiganders. House Dems are reinforcing their commitment to building stronger hometowns and investing in working Michiganders. After the vote, state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) issued the following statement:
“Our budget is about providing opportunities for hard-working Michiganders. This budget brings dollars back to our cities, reinvesting in our hometowns. We are allocating $200 million toward affordable housing, ensuring every Michigander has a safe place to call home. I am proud of our commitment to our communities, these investments will not only help families today, they pave the way for a fulfilling future.”
The new Public Safety and Violence Prevention Trust Fund grants municipalities nearly $111 million to hire police officers, mental health professionals and fund community violence intervention; all making our communities safer and expanding our workforce. These investments improve our hometowns for the better.