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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Wednesday to sign the final bill in the new state budget. She also made some line-item vetoes that highlight differences with Republican leaders on abortion.
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The State of Michigan got more money than expected and wants to cut taxes. A public policy group suggests some of the surplus should go in a rainy day fund.
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Journalists covering state politics broke down Michigan's newly approved state budget—and what the $76 billion plan means for the average Michigander.
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The Legislature is on a three-week summer recess after finalizing budget bills and sending them to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. But that was just round one of state budget negotiations.
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The budget represents a spending increase of nearly 10% compared to the current budget. Much of the increase comes from additional federal funds.
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The Republican-controlled Michigan House rejected several efforts Thursday to soften the impact on abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
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The Michigan Senate could advance its full budget proposal to the House of Representatives by the end of next week.
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Michigan House lawmakers passed a multi-billion-dollar tax cut Tuesday.
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Updates from state agencies show Michigan brought in around $3 billion in revenue last month.
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Whitmer told the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce the costs of the Senate Republican tax plan aren’t covered over the long-term.