michigan budget

A list of the top ten political stories in Michigan in 2025: Whitmer and Trump 2.0, a controversial tax on marijuana, and growing fights over data centers across the state.

The Democratic-led Michigan Senate has voted to restore most of the $645 million in state funding that a Republican-led House committee unilaterally canceled last week.

Rep. Ann Bollin says stripping $645 million in funding for dozens of multiyear projects without approval from the Michigan Senate or governor was "oversight" to cut waste.

A sudden, unilateral move by Republicans in the Michigan House to cut $645 million in funding for multiyear projects has incensed Democratic lawmakers.

Michigan is pausing November food assistance payments until further notice, due to the federal government shutdown.

EV and hybrid registration fees are increasing next year. The extra money will go to fund Michigan roads.

Michigan's new marijuana wholesale tax sparks lawsuits over constitutionality after Governor Whitmer signs $80 billion budget as industry argues tax violates voter-initiated 2018 law. Plus, Attorney General Dana Nessel thinks “it’s only a matter of time” before President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Michigan.

Rx Kids, an anti-poverty cash aid program for new and expectant mothers, is getting $270 million in this fiscal year’s state budget.

A closed-door signing ceremony in the governor’s Capitol office capped months of contentious bargaining.

$50 million dollars of funding to support a copper mine project has been cut from the new Michigan state budget. The mine has been incredibly controversial. It received support from economic developers and some local lawmakers, while other lawmakers as well as some environmental groups voiced concerns.