by Liz Gullett | Jan 12, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Today, the directors of the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies came together with State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and State Budget Director Jen Flood to reach a consensus for projected state revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. At the biannual Consensus Revenue...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 21, 2023 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation providing supplemental funding in a number of areas statewide. Key Points: Funds the new Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Funding to provide debt relief to five school districts...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 17, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House Fiscal Agency released its latest monthly revenue report, outlining the collections for the month. Additionally, as October marked the end of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, the report laid out the collections for the fiscal year and how they lined up to the...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever gave a glimpse into the juggling that occurs during a typical session day. Legislation enacting Proposal 1 of 2022 was passed by the Senate. The House approved a bipartisan...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 3, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation appropriating over $600 million in supplemental funding and adjustments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years moved forward this week. Key Points: $254.2 million in funding for the state’s share of 13 university and community college capital outlay...