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After Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers put the finishing touches on the new state budget in the wee small hours of this morning, the Governor was up early taking a virtual/zoom victory lap on all the major TV stations in the state.

1,800 State Government Positions Cut In Budget; Whitmer Says 'No Layoffs'

A $21.3 billion School Aid Fund budget that increases the per-pupil allowance 4.6 percent to $10,050 per pupil, retains the free breakfast and lunch and increases by 25% funding for “at-risk” school districts and English language learners passed the Senate and House Thursday evening, 31-5 and 104-5, more than three months past the July 1 budget deadline.

The Senate passed HB 4951 around 3:14 a.m., imposing the 24 percent wholesale tax on marijuana, aiming to create about $420 million in new yearly revenue. The majority of the revenue will go toward a new Neighborhood Road Fund, focusing on locally managed roads.

Extending The Long Arms Of Legislative Sergeants, More

(Source: MIRS.news , Published 10/01/2025) U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) reported Wednesday raising more than...

Rep. Timothy Beson (R-Bay City) will not be a candidate in the special election in the Tri-Cities area-based 35th Senate District, saying that he has a "great opportunity" in the House and that he's pleased with at least two of the candidates he's met in the current Republican field.

Target numbers for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget have been reached, MIRS has learned.

The Governor’s office, House and Senate announced Thursday a $1.85 billion road funding agreement that includes a new wholesale tax on marijuana, directing all state taxes paid at the gas pump to road funding and defunding Michigan's grant program to corporations.

The federal government Thursday filed a lawsuit against six states – including Michigan — for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request.

(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/24/2025) If the state Legislature and Executive fail to pass a budget or continuation resolution before...

House, Senate R's Meet In Joint Caucus; 8 Session Days Added To House Calendar

Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape

Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention

Justice Department Says Whitmer Can't Revoke Enbridge's Easement

Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money

Michigan state policymakers have been a “little too preoccupied” on the federal budget discussions when crafting the state's spending plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, according to one social service organization head, who has seen a state budget process or two in her day.

House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) says he's hopeful the state government won't shut down after September. But if it does, "it will be because of Senate Democrats standing up and defending waste, fraud and abuse in this state budget."

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission put out a warning at Thursday’s meeting that a state shutdown would be sobering for the source of spirits throughout the state, which would trickle out as supplies dwindled.

This past week, Rep. Jaime Greene (R-Richmond)’s seat in the chamber sat empty as she traveled to Israel with a delegation of state legislators. Now, her committee sits empty of any bills. They were all removed Thursday.