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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- State Rep. Joey Andrews Previews State Budget at Benton Harbor City Hall
With just one day left before Michigan’s new fiscal year begins, state lawmakers are racing to finalize a bipartisan budget deal ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. On Monday night, State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) addressed Benton Harbor City Hall to preview the pending agreement and share how it could impact local communities.
Andrews said the proposed budget is the result of weeks of bipartisan negotiations and called it a win for public services, particularly education and social programs.
Among the highlights Andrews shared were continued funding for free school meals statew