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Temporary Continuation Budget Enacted
Russ Survance
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:20:17 EDT
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and House Speaker Matt Hall announced a bipartisan agreement to pass the full state budget this week, averting a government shutdown and ensuring state government operations continue uninterrupted. The budget includes significant investments across key priorities such as repairing state and local roads, providing tax relief to working families, protecting Medicaid and hospitals, record per-pupil education funding including free breakfast and lunch for students, public safety enhancements, and modernization efforts at Selfridge.
Both legislative chambers have adopted transparency measures to safeguard taxpayer dollars, with a commitment to permanent reforms.
Governor Whitmer expressed optimism about finalizing a balanced budget that addresses critical needs like infrastructure, education, healthcare, and safety, while Speaker Hall emphasized reforms aimed at eliminating waste and improving government efficiency to deliver better value for taxpayers.
Senate Majority Leader Brinks highlighted the budget's focus on making meaningful investments to improve daily life for Michiganders.
A temporary continuation budget was enacted to keep the government operational until the finalized budget is passed and signed into law.
