“It was imperative that the Legislature immediately take up certain coronavirus-related measures previously included in executive orders that were nullified due to the Supreme Court ruling,” Wakeman said. “Continuation of unemployment benefits is one of many pieces we had to put back in place before displaced workers lose the help they have already been receiving.”

State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, today announced a new state budget approved by the Michigan House on Wednesday that provides increased funding for K-12 schools, Pure Michigan and local communities and other shared top priorities of Saginaw County families.