Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to ensure education funds and raise taxes to improve Michigan roads
Gov. Whitmer at Canton High School explaining her budget proposal.
May 21, 2019
On Thursday, May 16, Gretchen Whitmer appeared at Canton High School to present her new budget for the State of Michigan. The presentation focused on roads, water, jobs, and most importantly education.
Governor Whitmer has proposed to have a total of 14 billion dollars out of her 60.2 billion dollar fund to go towards school aid. This money will help give classrooms necessary supplies, raise teacher pay, and reduce the number of students in a classroom.
Along with that, Governor Whitmer plans on making a $336 increase per pupil in the Plymouth-Canton District.
Governor Whitmer has other goals to achieve when it comes to education. This involves changing Michigan’s rank in education compared to the rest of the United States. Michigan is ranked -1 in reading growth compared to the rest of the country. Governor Whitmer’s would like Michigan to rank in the top 10.
Her plan to improve education extends to college education as well. Mrs. Whitmer wants to ensure universal access to community college for kids. She also wants to make a 4-year college degree affordable for low and middle-income students who score a B average in high school.
Governor Whitmer also would like to close the skills gap in adults education, meaning to educate those who haven’t been to college. In order to do this she wants to ensure that adults have a tuition-free pathway to getting a certificate or associate’s degree.
To learn more about her budget plan, please visit
Garrett • Apr 15, 2021 at 2:09 pm
I wish she got her interview
Kai • Apr 15, 2021 at 1:56 pm
taxes are dum the government should find different ways to get money and not take from family’s. If they will do that just don’t have taxes.
will • May 24, 2019 at 2:41 pm
good article sad u didn’t get to interview her
Bella • May 24, 2019 at 12:03 pm
I liked the pictures that you chose and how it showed her presenting information.
Molly • May 24, 2019 at 12:01 pm
I like how you took the pictures in the presentation. I really like this article.
Yasmina • May 24, 2019 at 12:01 pm
I like how you added the link at the end to learn more about her budget plans.
Darrius Williams • May 24, 2019 at 11:58 am
I like the idea of making colleges affordable to kids with decent grades.
Makaila barker • May 24, 2019 at 11:58 am
I really like the article. I liked all the information that was included.
Lessa Gharaibeh • May 24, 2019 at 11:58 am
Good job Gabriella, Talia, and Annabeth! This is a very informational article, and I like how you have a link showing more of Governor Whitmer’s budget plan!
Scarlett • May 24, 2019 at 11:55 am
I loved your article! I really enjoyed how you explained what Governer Whitner is doing and how. I also like how you provided a link to the presentation.
Victoria • May 24, 2019 at 11:54 am
Great article! I love how you describe what she wants to do and her plan for it. Also how you added a link for more information. Great quotes too!