fiscal year budget

As Ann Arbor starts work on its 2026-27 fiscal year budget, the uncertainty around future federal funding looms large. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council held a workshop Monday night to get an early look at the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It’s looking like state lawmakers won’t close the books on Michigan’s last state budget before an end-of-the-month deadline to do so. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put her proposed budget before the state Legislature, and it includes a significant investment in environmental initiatives. The state Legislature is now divided, and it's unclear what the final version of the budget will look like. Additionally, there is uncertainty from the federal level as what kind of money will be allocated to support protections and clean-ups. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 15th District State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor about how things are playing out in Lansing.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new budget proposal includes a big increase in the state surcharge on dumping waste in landfills. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County legislators say they’re ready to take a closer look at the state budget proposed Wednesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration rolled out its $83.5 billion proposed budget Wednesday for the coming fiscal year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Ann Arbor School Board has reappointed Torchio Feaster as its president and Susan Schmidt as vice president, but a new face will be the board’s treasurer. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget chief will formally present her spending plan to the Legislature next week. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan may have surpassed revenue expectations for the last fiscal year by over $925 million. Colin Jackson has more.