The Building Michigan Together Plan is a supplemental budget that addresses Michigan’s infrastructure. The bipartisan plan spends the one-time federal stimulus money on water, roads, parks, high-speed internet, housing, a cleanup of the Unemployment Insurance Agency, and protections for public safety programs.
State Budget Director Christopher Harkins endorsed the $4.8 billion plan, saying, “This supplemental uses one-time resources to make long-term strategic investments in the state’s infrastructure to improve the lives of Michiganders today and well into the future.”
The plan funds $2 billion worth of critical water infrastructure needs with large amounts going to fix the serious water problems in Benton Harbor and to assist communities dealing with PFAS contamination. Repairing dams in Midland and Gladwin counties are part of the plan.
$645 million federal dollars are planned to be invested into road and bridge programs, roadway flood prevention, and many other transportation initiatives.
State Parks will see a $450 million boost, including a new state park in Flint, and greenway projects in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Governor Whitmer signed the bill into law on Wednesday.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
