State Budget

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s looking to expand human services spending and business incentives as she looks ahead to the next state budget.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a $57 billion budget centered on infrastructure, public safety and public health.

Mayor Andy Schor said Lansing could once again consider converting the current City Hall into a hotel if it finds a new place to house Lansing’s government.

The Michigan Legislature capped weeks of negotiations Wednesday with the adoption of an $81.7 billion budget that funds state departments, education and local governments.

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday at the state Capitol with the deadline looming to finish the state budget.

Time is ticking for Michigan lawmakers to agree on the state’s next budget ahead of a scheduled break at the end of the month.

As the Michigan Legislature crafts the next state budget, some school groups are hoping the Democratic majorities will come up with new revenue to support Michigan’s K-through-12 schools.

New revenue forecasts out Friday show Michigan’s recent slew of tax changes could cost the state billions over the next few years.

The Michigan Legislature is back at the Capitol Tuesday with an eye toward making progress on the next state budget.

A high-ranking Michigan Senate Democrat has proposed creating a new school safety fund and says districts should have flexibility in deciding how that money would be spent.