Overview
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4572 on Wednesday, May 27, unlocking $152 million in state funds to repair Selfridge’s runways and base infrastructure.
- State reporting says the state money is paired with a reported $792 million federal commitment, though the federal figure is described in coverage as not fully confirmed.
- Military and state officials say the work must include runway resurfacing, culvert repairs and new jet hangars before the reported delivery of 21 F-15EX fighters can occur.
- Officials and local leaders framed the package as preserving Selfridge’s two flying missions and protecting thousands of local jobs and businesses that rely on the base.
- Lawmakers stressed bipartisan lobbying and an aggressive schedule to finish construction and coordinate federal approvals, making project management and timelines the immediate next steps.