Governor Signs State Budget

Governor Signs State Budget

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett

This week, Governor Whitmer signed the state budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Notable funding includes $29.8 billion to continue core Medicaid services, $1.8 billion to continue support for community and behavioral health programs, and $1.6 billion in revenue...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

by | Oct 6, 2025 | Liz Gullett

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Following marathon sessions, the House and Senate passed two omnibus budgets appropriating funds for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Ten candidates have filed to run in the special election for the 35th Senate...
Budget Reforms Resolution Adopted

Budget Reforms Resolution Adopted

by | Oct 3, 2025 | Liz Gullett

This week, the Senate adopted a resolution requiring transparency for earmarks during the budget negotiation process. Its adoption was part of the overall budget negotiations for the FY26 budget. Key Points: Senate Resolution 74 was introduced by Senator Sarah Anthony...
Budget Framework Deal Reached

Budget Framework Deal Reached

by | Sep 26, 2025 | Liz Gullett, Uncategorized

Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), and Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) announced they reached a budget framework agreement for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. This marks a significant step forward in preventing a...