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Democrats blame the Republican House majority for delaying the process by waiting months longer than usual to pass their budget proposal. Republicans accuse Democrats of walking away from the table ahead of a July statutory deadline for passing a budget

A shared video echoes claims from Michigan House Republicans that the state budget is bloated with money set aside for job openings that go unfilled

The Michigan Court of Appeals will hear arguments Tuesday in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the state House of Representatives

House Minority Leader Ranjeev Puri said with a divided Legislature, House Majority leader Hall has no choice but to negotiate and make concessions

House and Senate budget leaders say they’re hopeful a budget can be done by the October first start of the fiscal year, but they’re not ready to make any promises in the current environment at the state Capitol

The Republican-led Michigan House wants to give schools more money and the leeway to choose how to spend it. The Democratic-led Senate and governor’s office want to direct some of that spending to ensure programs like free school meals aren’t cut

Kent County Commissioners approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026, the Michigan Disability Network is sounding the alarm about the state House's proposed budget, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling a special election for the 35th state Senate District, and more.

The Board approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026 Thursday, focusing on enhancing public services while maintaining strong fiscal management

Congressional Budget Office estimates suggest millions to go without health coverage over the next decade

The plan would put over $3 billion toward road repairs, limit earmark spending for projects in lawmakers’ districts, and get rid of funding for unfilled positions