Michigan State Budget

Michigan’s two biggest universities would see a funding hit in a $76 billion spending proposal passed Wednesday in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Legislature is going to work on budget bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted along party lines Thursday to advance several budget bills to the floor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Legislature returned to Lansing Tuesday following its spring recess. Lawmakers have a small window to get things done before the summer and fall campaign season begins in earnest. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Whitmer administration and Michigan House Republicans have agreed to put a legal fight over GOP-ordered budget cuts on hold because a settlement may be in sight. We have more from Rick Pluta.

On Tuesday, the Michigan House approved a more than $150 million spending bill to work on runways at Michigan’s Selfridge Air National Guard base. Colin Jackson has more.

Senator Sue Shink serves Michigan’s 14th Senate District. She joined WEMU's Caroline MacGregor to share her thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union and Governor Whitmer's State of the State addresses this week. Both talks come amidst an era of economic uncertainty, and unpredictable federal policy changes.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address tonight. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to 23rd District State Representative Jason Morgan about what to expect.

There are hints of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State plans in the budget proposal rolled out by her administration earlier this month. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan officials Wednesday unveiled an $88.1 billion proposal for the next state budget. Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson have more in this joint report.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is planning to propose more base funding for schools and “at-risk” students this week when she unveils her suggestions for the next state budget. Colin Jackson has more.