{"id":5575,"date":"2022-02-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/wojno\/2022\/02\/11\/district9newsupdate-8\/"},"modified":"2022-02-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T00:00:00","slug":"district9newsupdate-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/wojno\/2022\/02\/11\/district9newsupdate-8\/","title":{"rendered":"District 9 News & Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Friends, <\/p>

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to my office to share your views and concerns regarding state government. I hope you are all managing to stay healthy and warm as we continue through another classic, cold Michigan winter. Remember to stay safe when driving in these snowy conditions, be mindful of personal hygiene so we can continue to stay healthy and take time to layer up and enjoy all the winter activities our state is known for. <\/p>

Featured in this newsletter is a breakdown of Gov. Whitmer\u2019s budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023, information on how to search and claim financial assets, a reminder that auto insurance reimbursement checks will be sent out in the coming months, and a highlight about Senate TV, where you can watch your legislators at work during session and committee meetings. <\/p>

Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-8360 or by email at SenPWojno@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>. <\/p>

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Paul Wojno
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GOV. WHITMER PROPOSES FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET <\/b><\/span><\/p>

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her fourth executive budget recommendation, one that\u2019s committed to making strong investments in education and putting Michiganders first by putting money back in their pockets and delivering on the issues that matter most to Michigan families. <\/span><\/p>

The budget recommendation invests in the success of students and teachers, enhances Michigan\u2019s economic momentum and supports our workforce, rebuilds the state\u2019s roads, bridges, and pipes, improves the health of residents, and bolsters public safety. <\/span><\/p>

At $74.1 billion ($14.3 billion General Fund), the governor\u2019s recommendation represents a 6% increase from the current fiscal year, with departmental funding also seeing averaged proposed increases of 20% or more. <\/span><\/p>

On the education front, she has also proposed a 5% increase in per-pupil funding, or $435 more per student, which equates out to funding of $9,135 per pupil, along with a 10% increase for the state’s 15 public universities (5% ongoing and 5% a one-time adjustment). The K-12 School Aid Budget would increase by 8.1%, with $1.5 billion set aside as financial incentives for teachers who agree to work for their school district for the next three years, in addition to $600 million proposed to be used for teacher recruitment. <\/span><\/p>

Other noteworthy highlights of the budget proposal include: <\/span><\/p>

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