State Revenue Estimates Revised Up

State Revenue Estimates Revised Up

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...
Supplemental Funding Signed

Supplemental Funding Signed

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...
Fiscal Year Revenue Declines

Fiscal Year Revenue Declines

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...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

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...
Legislature Moves Supplemental Funding

Legislature Moves Supplemental Funding

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...