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Chair Albert statement on Michigan’s state budget
RELEASE|January 15, 2021

Michigan House Appropriations Chair Thomas Albert today issued the following statement after the state’s latest consensus revenue estimating conference:

“We’re not out of the woods on the state budget. Revenues look far rosier than the economic reality because revenues are artificially propped up by federal COVID relief, increased unemployment benefits and other temporary measures. It’s wildly unsustainable, and that’s why we must be careful with state spending, and continue to look for ways to make government more effective and efficient.

“There won’t be a real economic recovery – and the state budget won’t be truly healthy – until our economy is reopened. Our governor does not have a clear and transparent plan that is based on public data. Her COVID restrictions remain arguably the harshest in the nation, and Michigan families – struggling to make ends meet – are the ones paying the price.

“I will continue to work with legislative colleagues to ensure the people of Michigan get the help they need to deal with this pandemic, while also ensuring any future funding does not allow the governor to continue on this path. Until the governor stops overstepping her authority, she will have as much input into the budget process as she has afforded the Legislature and the people of Michigan during this pandemic.”

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