Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed new rules for earmark transparency as part of her government spending plan for the coming fiscal year. The proposal, which aligns with the Michigan House of Representatives' priorities, aims to increase accountability and public access to information about grant spending. The rules would require all grant information to be posted online five days before the budget passes and would prevent earmarks for for-profit entities.
new rules for earmark transparency as part of her government spending plan for the coming fiscal year.
Hall was elected as Michigan House speaker after Michigan Republicans took back the chamber in November, unseating former Democratic House Speaker Joe Tate. The top Michigan House Republican spent two years as minority leader before the promotion. More than $600 million in grants were signed into law last year by Whitmer, likely meaning reform to earmarks could significantly change what types of funding are approved for the next fiscal year.
EARMARKS TRANSPARENCY GOVERNMENT SPENDING MICHIGAN POLITICS BUDGET
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