Blog categorized as Budget

CRC: 65% Of Sponsored Budget Special Projects Were '11th Hour Additions'

08/22/23 03:58 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
CRC: 65% Of Sponsored Budget Special Projects Were '11th Hour Additions'
Approximately 65% of the $1.3 billion in what the Citizens Research Council (CRC) recognized as sponsored special projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 omnibus budget bill were "eleventh-hour earmarks" appearing only in the final version, the non-profit research association reported.

Why Did Whitmer Veto Catholic Charities, GLWA Money From Budget? 

08/04/23 12:17 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Why Did Whitmer Veto Catholic Charities, GLWA Money From Budget? 
Along with several boilerplate cuts included in her veto letter to the state House, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a $2 million community enhancement grant to the Livingston County Catholic Charities, which Executive Director Adam Perry said was intended for purchasing a new property.

$2.06B In Special Projects Found In FY '24 Budget 

07/25/23 12:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
$2.06B In Special Projects Found In FY '24 Budget 
Dozens of hours of MIRS research discovered more than $2.06 billion in next year's state budget dedicated to special projects that exclusively benefit a specific area or group, spending defined by some as "pork." The spreadsheet can be found here.

States Revenues Down $93.6M Year To Date Revenues Off $1.74B

07/14/23 11:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
States Revenues Down $93.6M Year To Date Revenues Off $1.74B
Total collections on the state’s major taxes during the month of June came out to $2.974 billion – down $93.6 million from June of 2022.

Budget Includes $3.7 Billion In New Projects Added In Conference Committee

07/14/23 11:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Budget Includes $3.7 Billion In New Projects Added In Conference Committee
The finalized Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes approximately $3.7 billion for projects first seen in the conference committee recommendation