Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves
Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by President Trump.
Whitmer's $83.5B spending plan leaves little in the bank — even with tax hikes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state budget director says Michigan is in a "return to normal" after several years of record-setting tax revenue.
Whitmer recommends trimming education budget, boosting per-student funding for FY 2026
In the kickoff to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget season, State Budget Director Jen Flood outlined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal, presenting on Wednesday a slimmed-down School Aid budget to members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
5 ways Whitmer’s $83.5B budget proposal would impact Michigan schools
Beyond a historic 4.1% hike in per-student funding and a bid to intensify academic transparency, the list of recommendations would largely uphold existing priorities and programs for 1.4 million public school students.
Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development
Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over budget negotiations.
What’s in Gov. Whitmer’s $83.5 billion Michigan state budget proposal?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office handed legislators her proposed budget Wednesday, laying out how it thinks the state should spend $83.5 billion in the next fiscal year. (Feb. 5, 2025)
Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to test drive new road funding plan next week
Whitmer said at the Detroit Auto Show that a new road funding plan would need to include new revenue sources, plus fiscally ...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2026 $83.5 billion state budget priorities emphasize building families up
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2026 $83.5 billion state budget priorities emphasize building families up Trump had previously ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Rumors About Senate Run: Reports
Gary Peters' exit creates a highly contested U.S. Senate battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political ...
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State Republicans say Whitmer's new budget doesn't have enough road funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation is about $83.5 billion. On roads and bridges, she’s proposed $4.9 billion ...
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Gretchen Whitmer reaches out to younger readers with YA version of bestseller 'True Gretch'
For the new young-adult version of “True Gretch,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer knew she couldn’t cut out or ignore the tough ...
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Whitmer proposes $83.5B budget to lawmakers; here's what it contains
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitched her seventh annual budget to lawmakers Wednesday, proposing $83.5 billion in spending ...
How will Michigan spend its taxpayers' dollars? Gov. Whitmer's administration has some ideas
State officials on Wednesday unveiled the administration's proposal to lawmakers for the state's next annual budget. But the ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
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5 things to know about Whitmer's budget plan
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $83.5 billion budget plan, her seventh, features a number of proposals related to ...