Monthly Revenue Declines Year Over Year

Apr 17, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

According to the latest report by the Senate Fiscal Agency, March’s major taxes and net lottery revenue declined 11% from the prior year, totaling $1.8 billion. Additionally, the total collection was $18.1 million below January’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference projections.

Fund Collections:

    • General Fund (GF) collections were $25.7 million above prior projections.
      • Year-to-date GF collections were $276.7 million above projections.
    • School Aid Fund (SAF) collections were $54.1 million below estimates.
      • Year-to-date SAF collections were $71.1 million less than projections.

Revenue:

    • Net income tax revenue totaled $503.9 million, a decline of 27.7% from the prior year.
    • Sales and use tax collections totaled $919.4 million, a 4.4% decline from the prior year.
      • Sales tax collections declined 9.8% from March 2025.
      • Use tax collections increased 18.1% year-over-year.

Please click here to view the full report from the Senate Fiscal Agency.

[socialrocket]

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Recent Posts

House Passes Voter ID

House Passes Voter ID

This week, the House voted along party lines to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote. The bill changes current laws that allow a person to provide their driver’s license or state ID when registering to vote. Key Points: House Bill 4765...

Mental Health Report Approved

Mental Health Report Approved

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security voted this week to approve a new report outlining shortfalls in the state’s mental health system and providing recommendations for solutions. Last May, the subcommittee launched an investigation into...

Michigan Dems Endorsing Candidates

Michigan Dems Endorsing Candidates

On Saturday, April 18, members of the Michigan Democratic Party will gather in Detroit to endorse candidates for various offices in this year’s midterm election. The races for Secretary of State and Attorney General are open, as both current officeholders are term...

Looking for older articles?

We’ve recently made improvements to our blog to provide a better user experience. If you’re searching for older posts, click here to search our archive.

Michigan Legislative Consultants

Michigan Legislative Consultants
110 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48933
517.372.2560
517.372.0130 fax

1001 Woodward Avenue
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226

MLC is proud to be the Michigan member of NASL