2026-27 fiscal year budget
Coverage of 2026-27 fiscal year budget in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan lawmakers still don’t have a budget deal, scuttling likelihood of a vote before midnight
Michigan lawmakers have not reached a budget agreement for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with House and Senate committees failing to meet as scheduled. Key negotiations remain unresolved, particularly around Medicaid and education funding, leading to uncertainty for K-12 schools. The missed July 1 deadline has delayed finalizing the state's spending plan.
- Michigan budget office, legislative leaders say they have a framework for state budget deal
Michigan's legislative leaders and budget office have established a framework for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, allowing House and Senate appropriations committees to set departmental spending targets. The framework was developed after negotiations involving House Speaker Matt Hall, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and State Budget Director Jen Flood, with discussions resuming after initial delays due to the governor's absence.