state budget

Michigan was looking at ending the current budget year with a roughly $9 billion baseline surplus. Now a key state official estimates that will be closer to $7.5 billion.

The Legislature is back at the Capitol Tuesday with an eye toward making progress on the next state budget. That’s important because the state’s fiscal year begins October 1.

Michigan's income tax rate is dropping by 0.2 percentage points next year. The state treasury department says it will save the average Michigan family about $50.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposed a $79 billion budget that aims to invest in schools and public health while cutting taxes for retirees and low-income households.

A decrease in child poverty over the last two years is likely due to a number of COVID-era policies, the most recent annual report from the Michigan League for Public Policy has found.

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.

The latest House Fiscal Agency monthly revenue report shows sales tax collection in June topped a billion dollars.

On this episode of Stateside, two reporters discuss Michigan's new record-breaking budget. Next, in honor of Zingerman's 40th birthday, a reairing of our conversation with author Michelene Maynard. Then, a successful push to protect land in several northern Michigan counties from development. Finally, the Lansing organization that is teaching young people valuable trades.

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.

A $4.8 billion budget bill that includes spending on water cleanup, infrastructure, and expanded broadband internet is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.