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Appropriations Summary |
Actual[33]
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Recommended |
Savings |
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Interdepartmental Grants: |
$2,139,700 |
$2,139,700 |
0 |
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Federal Funds: |
$92,789,800 |
$88,997,800 |
$3,792,000 |
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State General Fund/General
Purpose: |
$24,808,100 |
$3,073,400 |
$21,734,700 |
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Special Revenue Funds: |
$186,047,800 |
$125,347,527 |
$60,700,273 |
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Gross Appropriation: |
$305,785,400 |
$219,558,427 |
$86,226,973 |
Although many programs formerly within the Michigan
Department of Commerce (MDC) have been transferred to the Jobs Commission, many
unnecessary programs remain. The Department has been dominated by special
interests and now acts as primarily a dispenser of favors via subsidies and
grants. It should be dramatically reduced in both size and scope. Below are 10
specific programs that should be either eliminated or reduced.
