"Whitmer's Vehicle Rebate Plan: Lower Prices, Boost Sales, and Union Incentives"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed expanding a tax rebate plan to include both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, with larger rebates tied to purchases from union shops. Under the plan, individuals purchasing a new electric or hybrid vehicle would receive a $2,000 rebate, while those buying a new gas-powered vehicle would receive a $1,000 rebate. The rebates would increase by $500 if the vehicle is made at a union-represented facility. Whitmer plans to request $25 million in funding from the state legislature for the program. The proposal aims to lower costs, support auto workers, and stimulate vehicle manufacturing in Michigan.