Michigan State Budget Office

The Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer face tough choices now that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act has reset the state’s budget picture. An independent study released Wednesday says Michigan needs to come up with $1.1 billion to balance the state budget. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan House and Senate are pushing a vote on a new budget for K-12 schools into next week. Colin Jackson has more on the negotiations Thursday that led to the decision.

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.

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

Michigan has joined 22 other states and Washington D.C. in a lawsuit to challenge a Trump administration freeze on many federal loans and grants. The administration’s action was quickly delayed by a federal judge. Rick Pluta reports.

A new monthly report shows state revenue in Michigan is up this fiscal year compared to the end of November a year ago. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will present her new budget proposal today to the Legislature’s appropriations committees. Rick Pluta reports.

A group including Michigan state lawmakers and business interests is suing over the state’s handling of this year’s surplus-driven income tax cut. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Legislature is proposing more than $2.5 billion in tax cuts. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate could advance its full budget proposal to the House of Representatives by the end of next week. Colin Jackson has more.