LANSING, Mich. — Senate Appropriations Minority Vice Chair Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, released the following statement after state fiscal and economic leaders gathered for Friday’s annual May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference:
“As the Legislature moves forward in the state budget process, it is important that we proceed with caution and be mindful of the realities facing families and seniors across Michigan who continue to tighten their own household budgets against higher costs of living.
“The state budget has grown by more than 40% over the past six years, and it has become clear that this trajectory is not sustainable. We must act responsibly to roll back government spending and avoid increasing the tax burden on struggling Michiganders.
“I believe it is possible to invest in our common priorities, including roads and infrastructure, education, public safety and provide taxpayers with meaningful relief from rising costs. I remain hopeful that we can work together to do what’s right for the people of Michigan.”
