Whitmer’s proposed $83.5B budget faces GOP headwinds in Lansing and D.C.
Without the benefit of a politically friendly Legislature for the final two years of her tenure, Democratic Gov. Gretchen ...
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 ...
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 adviser in school money pitch: 'We all need to do better' with student test scores
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a funding plan Wednesday that would set new requirements for districts to reach out to parents ...
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 ...
Reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget
Reaction to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for 2026 is coming in. Below are a few of the statements 6 ...
Governor Whitmer Wants more money for most students in her 2026 budget
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a 4 percent increase in per pupil spending while ...
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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 ...
Governor Whitmer’s 2026 $80B budget to be presented today
Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will present her new $80 billion budget for Michigan. A joint session ...
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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 ...
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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.