GRPS ‘encouraged’ by education dollars in Whitmer’s budget proposal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed state budget for the next fiscal year, rolled out Wednesday, includes a record investment in education.
Whitmer proposes 4.1% school funding increase in 2026 budget
Whitmer proposed a few new revenue sources, including a new 32% tax on vapes and other non-tobacco nicotine products, increased license fees for hunting, fishing and boating and a requirement that people opt-out of the $14 annual pass to state parks when they register their vehicles.
Whitmer’s proposed $83.5B budget faces GOP headwinds in Lansing and D.C.
Without the benefit of a politically friendly Legislature for the final two years of her tenure, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer skipped Thursday’s rollout of an $83.5 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget proposal,
Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Whitmer proposes $83.5B budget to lawmakers; here's what it contains
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitched her seventh annual budget to lawmakers Wednesday, proposing $83.5 billion in spending that would represent a $1 billion, or 1.2%, increase over existing levels.
5 ways Whitmer’s $83.5B budget proposal would impact Michigan schools
Beyond a historic 4.1% hike in per-student funding and a bid to intensify academic transparency, the list of recommendations would largely uphold existing priorities and programs for 1.4 million public school students.
Whitmer's $83.5B state budget blueprint includes new taxes on e-cigarettes, trash
State Budget Director Jen Flood presented Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed spending plan that will fund state agencies next year.
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Gov. Whitmer celebrates Michigan Reconnect's four-year milestone at GRCC visit
Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids Community College Wednesday morning in honor of 4 years of the Michigan ...
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Governor Whitmer visits GRCC touting tuition program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is visiting Grand Rapids Community College on Wednesday morning to tout the Michigan Reconnect ...
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Whitmer to propose road-funding plan next week — after budget presentation
A source close to Whitmer said Monday she will release the road-funding proposal as soon as Feb. 10. Crain's asked about the ...
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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s done
Bridge Michigan has analyzed six years of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State speeches to see how she’s delivered. She’s had more success working with Democratic lawmakers and accomplished ...
Gretchen Whitmer reaches out to younger readers with YA version of bestseller 'True Gretch'
Gretchen Whitmer's adaptation of her "True Gretch" memoir for readers 14 and up has new material, including a conversation ...
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Gov. Whitmer Proposes $83B Spending Plan for FY 2026
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s seventh executive budget recommendation was released Wednesday, "once again prioritizing kitchen ...