By Monroe Review |
Feb 7, 2024
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, strongly criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's fiscal year 2025 state budget recommendation, calling it "irresponsible and short-sighted." In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bellino expressed his concerns about the budget's reliance on stopping a $700 million income tax cut and redirecting $670 million from the state's teacher retirement plan to fund government spending.While Bellino acknowledged his support for the increase in funding for schools and local governments, he criticized the governor for prioritizing the growth of...