 ever expanding government will it ever stop  statistics can tell you a lot looking at how michigan rsquo s state budget has grown over the last few years proves top be very enlightening just a few facts according to a michigan confidential article on the budget increases 1 in fiscal 20142015 the state budget is projected to increase by 2000000000 2 the state will be spending almost 5000000000 more than it did in 20112012 3 the state has appropriated 53120000000 for 20142015 4 we will be getting 21730000000 from the federal government almost 41 of our money comes from washington with conditions and we all know they habe a lot of extra money to throw around but the budget is tight and we need to raise more money for roads what rsquo s just another billion or so a year and i hear it rsquo s a done deal after the election in november politics as usual to read more about michigan rsquo s ever growing state budget go online at  http wwwmichigancapitolconfidentialcom 20301 19  ever expanding government will ever stop  