LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bills into law Tuesday, completing the passage of a four-bill package that aims to lower costs for Michigan National Guard members and their families.

The three pieces of legislation, Senate Bills 370, 540 and 542, follow House Bill 4962 , which establishes a Michigan National Guard Member Benefit Fund to help servicemembers afford childcare, health care and tuition. House Bill 4962 did not take effect immediately as the tie-barred legislation was not passed until earlier this month.

Now, that Michigan National Guard Member Benefit Fund can be drawn upon thanks to the recent legislation passing.

“These bills reaffirm our commitment to fight for those who fight for us,” said Gov. Whitmer. “We are lowering the cost of heal

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