John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge

Rep. John James (MI-10) today issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature approved funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base: “From the day I was sworn in, I understood what Selfridge means to Macomb County, Michigan, and our national security. While others questioned its future, I never gave up on Selfridge. Losing Selfridge was never an option. Today’s state funding passage, in conjunction with the federal funding I secured in the U.S. House, is another major step toward securing this crown jewel for the next generation. “Under the plan approved by the U.S. House , Selfridge is getting more than half of the construction money for all Air National Guard bases nationwide – it’s getting 56 cents out of every dollar. The $162 million I requested for Selfridge is also the 2nd largest appropriation for military construction overall, behind just one project for the Space Force. That shows how important this project is, and what a big win this is for Michigan.”