Whitmer, Republicans argue over surplus use
Republican lawmakers are pushing for more tax relief but Governor Gretchen Whitmer claims she doesn't see any more cuts this year – despite the state's budget surplus.
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Republican lawmakers are pushing for more tax relief but Governor Gretchen Whitmer claims she doesn't see any more cuts this year – despite the state's budget surplus.
(The Center Square) – After a projected tax surplus through fiscal year 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she doesn’t expect “sweeping” tax changes, to Republicans’ chagrin.
Michigan prepared for a rainy day that hasn't come just yet, which means we could be looking at a significant surplus that lawmakers in Lansing will need to decide what to do with.
Budget Director Jen Flood said the February budget will focus on reducing costs for Michigan families and supporting education and economic growth.
In a marathon session that stretched from Thursday morning into the early hours on Friday, the Democratic-controlled Michigan House pushed forward on their clea