5 things to know about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final budget proposal

The stage is set for a fight over the budget as Whitmer's proposal is built around tax hikes and a reserve fund withdrawal ...

Gov. Whitmer's 2027 budget to call for higher tobacco and gaming taxes

Budget Director Jen Flood said the budget will include a variety of measures to close a $1.8B gap, including tax hikes and a withdrawal from reserves.

Whitmer seeks to tax smokers, gamblers, tap savings to balance state budget

The debate over whether Michigan's leaders should tap the state's savings account could be one of the defining arguments of budget negotiations.

Whitmer 2027 budget has tax cuts for some; tax hikes for others

The budget also proposes a $400 million withdrawal from the state's Rainy Day Fund as the Whitmer administration grapples ...
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What Gov. Whitmer said in response to Trump’s threat to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the nearly finished Gordie ...

Gov. Whitmer addresses Trump threat to stop Gordie Howe bridge opening

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she's spoken with Canadian officials about Trump's remarks, but has not yet spoken ...