State Budget

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program.

The case of $645 million in state spending unilaterally canceled by a Republican-led state House committee is scheduled for its first court hearing.

Michigan's newly adopted transportation budget directs significantly more money to the state's roads and bridges.

The medical group plans to double the space of their emergency services, including adding behavioral health-specific beds and a complete renovation of their existing space.

The proposed new wholesale tax on marijuana products to fund road repairs in the next state budget and years down the road is much too high and would result in job losses for a booming Michigan cannabis industry, advocates and lawmakers said Tuesday as they rallied for a lower tax rate.

The Michigan Legislature legally has until Oct. 1 to pass a balanced state budget or else state government will shut down — as it has before. Past shutdowns have only lasted hours, but nonetheless impacted state parks, Secretary of State branches, unemployment offices and more.

Just two states in the nation have been unable to pass some form of a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year – and now, they’re staring down significant consequences if their respective legislative bodies fail to act soon.

State transportation officials say 100 bridges across Michigan are currently without state funding to keep up with essential repairs and risk closing by 2035.

The Michigan Legislature will return to Lansing this week following its spring recess. Much of the focus over the next few months will be on the state budget.