Michigan Budget Cycle | 5 Tips for Influencing the State Budget
2021 Budget Priorities
Staying true to its vision that Michigan residents of all races, places and income levels should have the opportunity to thrive and find economic security, the League has identified the following budget priorities for 2021:
A First Look at Gov. Whitmer’s 2021 State Budget
Overview of 2021 Budget Recommendations
Overarching priorities
Address the Racial, Ethnic and Social Justice Impact of State Budget and Tax Decisions
Stop the Erosion of State Tax Revenues
Meet the basic needs of Michigan children, older adults, people with disabilities and returning citizens
Expand Access to Healthy Foods
Make sure all Michiganders have access to needed healthcare
Protect State and Federal Funding for Healthcare Coverage for All Michiganders
Support Maternal and Infant Health
Help working parents find affordable, high-quality child care and education services
Help Parents With Low Wages Find Affordable Child Care
Strengthen public education in Michigan from cradle to career
Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities and Delays
Provide Resources Needed to Ensure All Children Can Read by Third Grade
Provide More State Funding to Public Schools in High-Poverty Communities
Increase Payments for Michigan’s State-Funded Preschool Program
Restore College Financial Aid for Older Students
Increase Adult Education Funding to Prepare More Workers for Job Training and Skilled Work
Protect Michigan families from environmental health threats
Protect Michiganders From Environmental Health Threats
2020 Budget Priorities
2020 State Budget Adopted
The 2020 Budget: Bipartisan Cooperation Needed to Finish the Job
2020 State Budgets Continue to Ignore the Need for New Money
2020 State Budget Reduces School Aid fund Dollars Diverted to Colleges, but Continues to Fund Most Financial Aid With TANF
School Aid Budget in the Balance
Baby Steps: More Investments Needed to Make Child Care Work for Michigan Families and Children
Little Progress on Poverty Reduction in 2020 State Budget
League Advocates for Adequate Healthare
A First Look at Gov. Whitmer’s 2020 State Budget
5 Tips for Influencing the State Budget
Michigan Budget Cycle
Overarching priorities
Address the Racial, Ethnic and Social Justice Impact of State Budget Decisions
Create Fair Tax Structures That Provide Adequate Revenue
Meet the basic needs of Michigan children, older adults and people with disabilities
Make Michigan’s Public Assistance Programs More Responsive to Need
Eliminate the Asset Test for Food Assistance
Expand Access to Healthy Foods
Make sure all Michiganders have access to needed healthcare
Protect State and Federal Funding for Healthcare Coverage for All Michiganders
Support the Health of Moms and Babies
Help working parents find affordable, high-quality child care and early education services
Help Parents with Low Wages Find Affordable Child Care
Continue to Expand Access to High-Quality Preschool
Strengthen public education in Michigan from cradle to career
Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Delays
Provide Resources Needed to Ensure All Children Can Read by Third Grade
Provide More State Funding to Public Schools in High-Poverty Communities
Increase Adult Education Funding to Prepare More Workers for Job Training and Skilled Work
Restore the Part-Time Independent Student Grant
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