Michigan Senate approves $152M supplemental funding for Selfridge air base fixes

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 737

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Supplemental funding to repair the runways at Selfridge Air National Guard base in Macomb County is moving forward.

Lawmakers on Wednesday reached an agreement to fast-track $152 million for Selfridge, meeting the aggressive timeline proposed by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) so the fixes can be complete before President Donald Trump leaves office following the 2028 elections. Hall, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Trump were able to forge a deal for a new fighter …

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