State funds totaling $5.1 million will flow into Oakland County for vital community needs. The bipartisan deal targets public safety, housing, and aging infrastructure across multiple towns.
The cash splits into chunks: $1.5 million goes to Bloomfield Township’s public safety needs. Lighthouse in Pontiac gets an equal sum for shelter work. A worn-out water line in Lathrup Village will be fixed with $1.1 million. The county’s health network and housing programs each snag $500,000.
The plan keeps key programs running strong. Medicaid stays intact. SNAP benefits continue without federal cuts. Kids still eat free at school, with each student now backed by $10,050 in state money.
At Lighthouse, the money builds on Representative Brenda Carter’s two-decade push to fix housing problems. They’ll build new shelter space and boost their help programs.
“This budget protects Medicaid, sustains hospitals, continues school meals, and secures record per-pupil funding,” Representative Jason Hoskins said.
The ancient water pipes in Lathrup Village will finally get replaced. After nearly a century of use, residents will soon see cleaner, safer water flowing through new lines.
Representative Samantha Steckloff pointed to broad benefits, “It delivers much needed support for the citizens of our state, including record high per-child investment, comprehensive road funding, free meals at schools, and much more.”