Insider Intelligence
Revenue Estimating Conference Held
Today, the directors of the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies, State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, and State Budget Director Jen Flood came together to reach a consensus on projected state revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. At the biannual Consensus Revenue...
Looking Ahead to the Week of January 17 – 23, 2026
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, January 19. State offices are also closed. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday.
Michigan’s Workforce Receives High Ranking
Michigan was ranked No. 4 in the nation and second in the East North Central region in a new workforce report by Site Selection Magazine. The ranking cites Michigan’s talented workers and strong colleges, universities, and skilled trade programs, which help...
December Revenue Declines
Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue declined by 6.5% from the prior year, totaling $2.9 billion. Collections dedicated to the General Fund (GF) came in $273.9 million below projections, while those dedicated to the School Aid Fund (SAF) were $57.2...
House Passes School Cell Phone Ban
Cell phones would be banned from use in schools statewide under legislation passed by the House this week. This issue has been worked on in both chambers, by both parties, over the past few years, but has yet to make it to the governor’s desk. Today’s progress came...
2026 Legislative Session Officially Underway
As outlined in the Michigan Constitution, the 103rd Legislature began its work for the year by holding session on the second Wednesday in January. Since last year was not an election year, the legislature will continue business as usual from the prior year, with...
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