Michigan community centers, local governments partake in Lansing largesse – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Pork Friday: Projects in Muskegon and Oakland County receive taxpayer funds in $1B giveaway

In addition to revenue sharing from state government, several local projects received earmarks. It’s among a $1B pork giveaway in the 2023 Michigan budget. (Michigan Capitol/Shutterstock)

The 2023 Michigan state budget included many a hand-picked local pork project. A billion dollars worth, per The Detroit News.

This year, community centers and items deemed “economic development” projects were popular, with local public-private partnerships and other endeavors awarded millions in state taxpayer dollars. Among the recipients of taxpayer largesse:

• $1.3 million for Muskegon, for the Third Street Wharf redevelopment project
• $750,000 for Farmington Hills, for the development of a community innovation center
• $2 million…