by Liz Gullett | May 22, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The Senate voted this week to appropriate $152 million in state funding to build two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. According to proponents of the supplemental, state funding is needed to ensure the 2028 deadline agreed to by federal and state...
by Liz Gullett | May 22, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Senate voted to codify the Tri-Share program, which aims to make childcare more affordable for families and more sustainable for childcare professionals. Key Points: Senate Bills 310 – 313 were introduced by Senators Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal...
by Liz Gullett | May 15, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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 Estimating...
by Liz Gullett | May 1, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the formation of the Michigan Building Trades Caucus was announced. The bipartisan, bicameral group will focus on strengthening Michigan’s skilled trades workforce and expanding opportunities for the next generation. It will serve as a collaborative forum...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 17, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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...
