https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/23/michigan-senate-incentive-ford/7705065001/
Michigan Senate approves $100 million incentive for Ford, clearing last legislative hurdle
Dave Boucher
Detroit Free Press
A more than $100 million tax-funded incentive package for Ford Motor Co. quickly cleared its last legislative hurdle Thursday morning, as a key Senate committee voted to send the money to the Detroit automotive stalwart.
After briefly hearing from the state's economic development chief and a representative from Ford, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted 14-3 in favor of the incentives. Three Republicans opposed the request: Sens. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo; Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, and Jim Runestad, R-White Lake.
The vote comes after a House committee last week also approved allocating the money. Nothing further needs to happen for the state to start providing Ford the funding, confirmed a spokesman for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Ford executives announced earlier this month the state would provide the taxpayer money as part of a multi-billion-dollar expansion by Ford. There are separate tax exemptions valued at roughly $50 million as well.
The company promises to spend roughly $3.7 billion and create 6,000 new jobs across several states, with the bulk of the new money and positions promised to Michigan.
"Creating quality jobs that support our communities and Michigan residents requires collaboration and partnership," said Gabby Bruno, director of economic development for Ford.
"These jobs and investments wouldn't be possible without the support of the state."