Gov. Whitmer signs final $85 billion Michigan budget, boosting roads and education

July 24th, 20260 LANSING — On Tuesday, Governor Whitmer signed her eighth and final state budget into law, approving an $85 billion spending plan that includes nearly $23 billion for education and marks the final budget of her administration. The budget was approved after marathon bipartisan negotiations earlier this month before being sent to the...

Free or low-cost childcare now available for families of four earning up to $49,000

November 16th, 20210 LANSING — Michigan's new budget enables the state to expand free and low-cost childcare service to more families, the governor's office announced this week. Governor Whitmer announced Wednesday the expansion of free or low-cost childcare to 105,000 more children through expanded income eligibility criteria. Families of four earning...