Michigan Governor drives gambling taxation that could raise $800M for Medicaid

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has outlined proposals to adjust taxation on gambling, nicotine products, and advertising, arguing the measures could raise nearly $800 million to stabilize the state’s Medicaid system.

Whitmer proposes state budget outline

The budget publication was presented on behalf of Governor Whitmer by State Budget Director Jen Flood.

The key points outlined the services the Great Lakes State needs, and the Governor’s ideas to facilitate them...