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Who Won The Attorney General Budget Battle?
Who Won The Attorney General Budget Battle?
3 days ago3 min read


Senate Approps Panel Passes House & Senate Earmark Request Bills
Senate Approps Panel Passes House & Senate Earmark Request Bills
3 days ago3 min read


Cannabis Association Files Suit Over ‘Unconstitutional Tax Scheme’
Cannabis Association Files Suit Over ‘Unconstitutional Tax Scheme’
Oct 81 min read


Speaker Had 'Some Conflict' With Governor But 'We Found Compromise'
Speaker Had 'Some Conflict' With Governor But 'We Found Compromise'
Oct 73 min read


Gov: I've Been Working My Tail Off on the Budget
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.
Oct 63 min read


1,800 State Government Positions Cut In Budget; Whitmer Says 'No Layoffs'
1,800 State Government Positions Cut In Budget; Whitmer Says 'No Layoffs'
Oct 64 min read


A Lot Of People Jumping On Board Late School Bus
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.
Oct 33 min read


Higher Tax On Pot Clears Senate After All-Day Delay
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.
Oct 35 min read


Targets Reached; Subcommittee Chairs Negotiating
Target numbers for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget have been reached, MIRS has learned.
Sep 291 min read


Civil Service State Shutdown Would Be Temporary Layoff, As Unions Call For Budget
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/24/2025) If the state Legislature and Executive fail to pass a budget or continuation resolution before...
Sep 253 min read


House, Senate R's Meet In Joint Caucus; 8 Session Days Added To House Calendar
House, Senate R's Meet In Joint Caucus; 8 Session Days Added To House Calendar
Sep 253 min read


Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape
Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape
Sep 244 min read


Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money
Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money
Sep 235 min read


Budget Spat Could Delay Medical Procedures
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.
Sep 222 min read


Hall Tells GOP Activists He's Hopeful Gov Won't Shutdown, But Blames Senate Dems If It Does
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."
Sep 221 min read


Government Shutdown Would Be Sobering For Liquor Sales
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.
Sep 193 min read


Blanchard: Duggan Wins If Government Shuts Down, Calls Hall's Proposals 'Show Business'
Blanchard: Duggan Wins If Government Shuts Down, Calls Hall's Proposals 'Show Business'
Sep 174 min read


Speaker Hall: 'We're Getting Closer But Not There Yet'
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/09/2025) For the first time in what seems like a long time, there's something that looks like positive...
Sep 102 min read


AG Contends Legal Actions Against Trump Admin Preserves $1.8B In Funding
AG's Legal Actions Against Trump Admin Preserves $1.8B In Funding
Sep 92 min read


Smaller House Budget Passes, Finds $3.4 Billion For Roads
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 08/26/2025) Almost two months past the statutory July 1 deadline, the House passed a $54 billion omnibus...
Aug 274 min read
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