STATE BUDGET

Detroit will see an increase in funding of about $27 million. That money could go a long way to help repair buildings, replace books and equipment and set the district on a better path forward.

The funding raises the amount of money spent on each student from $8,100 to $8,700.

Michigan House of Representatives approved a new state budget Thursday before the July 1 deadline, including record funding for local schools.

Published: February 6, 2020, 10:38 am Updated: February 6, 2020, 11:30 am(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Gretchen Whitmer’s fiscal year 2021 Executive Budget Recommendation was outlined on Thursday at the state Capitol. State Budget Director Chris Kolb outlines the governor’s budget recommendation during to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Whitmer delivered her second State of the State address last week. She introduced a plan to fix Michigan roads without increasing the gas tax.