Whitmer's $83.5B spending plan leaves little in the bank — even with tax hikes
State Budget Director Jen Flood presented Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed spending plan that will fund state agencies next ...
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 ...
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 ...
Whitmer again wants to hike taxes on trash being dumped at Michigan landfills
The increase would generate approximately $80 million for environmental remediation, brownfield redevelopment, local waste ...
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Whitmer budget proposal boosts money for K-14, silent on new road revenue
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration rolled out its 83-point-five billion dollar proposed budget Wednesday for the ...
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Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place ...
Whitmer budget to increase K-12 foundation grant by 4.1%, to $10,000 per pupil
Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood said keeping costs down for Michigan families is "the number one focus" of the budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
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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 that would represent a $1 billion, or 1.2%, increase over existing levels.
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Whitmer: Schools should be required to inform parents about ineffective curriculum
Is your Michigan school using a high-quality curriculum? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to require schools to inform parents if they aren’t, and how they plan to fix it.
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Whitmer proposes new tax on vaping as part of state budget
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to add a new tax on vaping products as part of her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal unveiled ...
Whitmer follows Michigan House GOP’s lead with new grant transparency rules
Michigan House Republicans are pleased with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) push for earmark transparency, saying she followed ...