#mibgt hashtag - Bluesky

@paulegan4.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

How much more hunting, fishing would cost under Whitmer's 2027 budget The Whitmer administration says the increases are needed to catch up with inflation and protect natural areas. House Republicans are opposed.

Hunting and fishing licenses and boat registrations would cost more under the proposed 2027 Michigan budget. Here's how much more: www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt #mileg #hunting #fishing #boating #migov

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 month ago

Whitmer budget cuts state worker request after 'ghost employee' fight Reducing the number of funded but unfilled state government jobs appears likely to result in smaller budget surpluses at the end of each year.

#Whitmer budget cuts state worker request after 'ghost employee' fight www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt #mileg

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 month ago

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 the House speaker opposes.

Five things to know about Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final budget proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt #mileg #taxes

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 month ago

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 with changes in federal law.

Whitmer 2027 budget has tax hikes for some; tax cuts for others www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov #mibgt #mileg #taxes

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 month ago

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 budget to call for higher taxes on tobacco, online gaming www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov #mibgt #mileg #taxes

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 month ago

Whitmer budget to propose $90M property tax break for Michigan seniors The new Whitmer proposal follows 2023 legislation to restore certain tax breaks for pension income that were eliminated under Gov. Rick Snyder.

Whitmer budget to propose $90M property tax break for Michigan seniors www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt #taxes

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

2 months ago

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to present her final state budget Feb. 11 State Budget Director Jen Flood said the budget for 2027 will be challenging because Congress has shifted costs to the states for essential services.

MI Gov #Whitmer to present her 8th and final budget Feb. 11; State Budget Director points to fiscal challenges www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

3 months ago

House GOP axes $645M from funds aiding infrastructure, children, vets House Republicans invoked a rarely used tool that allows a committee to deny administration requests to carry over funding from one year to the next.

Michigan House GOP axes $645M from funds aiding infrastructure, children, vets www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migop

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

6 months ago

Michigan lawmakers approve 2026 budget, including 24% marijuana tax The budget makes cuts to many state agencies while providing an extra $1.1 billion to the Michigan Department of Transportation, which funds roads.

New Michigan tax on #marijuana: See which MI senators voted yes, voted no www.freep.com/story/news/p... #cannabis #taxes #mileg #mibgt

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

7 months ago

State budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal The proposed budget would end a signature Whitmer economic development plan but provide billions in extra funding for local roads.

State of MI budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migov

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

8 months ago

Report: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will sharply reduce Michigan's business tax revenues A new report from the Michigan House Fiscal Agency highlights expected state budget impact from less-scrutinized changes in the 'big, beautiful bill.'

Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will sharply reduce Michigan's corporate tax revenues, House Fiscal Agency says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

10 months ago

Trump tariffs will slow Michigan growth, kill 13,000 auto-related jobs, experts predict Left unanswered at the revenue conference was how Trump's planned budget cuts will impact revenues Michigan receives from the federal government.

Experts: Trump tariffs will slow Michigan growth, kill 13,000 auto-related jobs www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt #mileg #trump #tariffs #economy

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

10 months ago

Trump tariffs prompt nearly $1B reduction in state of Michigan revenue projection The state of Michigan's financial picture has eroded considerably since January 2023, when the state was sitting on a $9.2-billion budget surplus.

Trump tariffs prompt nearly $1B reduction in State of Michigan revenue projection www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt #mileg #trump #economy

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

10 months ago

Senate budget axes some proposed Whitmer tax hikes but keeps higher hunting, fishing fees It's not unusual for the Legislature to make big changes in what the governor proposes, and further changes to the 2026 budget are almost guaranteed.

Recreation passports would no longer be optional under budget plan passed by MI Senate, but they would cost less www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migov

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

11 months ago

Senate panel OKs $31M to fix Michigan prison railings after 5 fatal falls The Senate panel's action followed a series of Free Press articles about fatal jumps and falls at two Jackson-area Michigan prisons.

There's still a long way to go in the Michigan budget-setting process. I am interested in the details on why this is expected to cost so much. www.freep.com/story/news/l... #prison #migov #mibgt #suicide

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago

Michigan hunting, fishing license fee hikes: What you'd pay under Whitmer budget proposal In all, the state budget proposal includes more than $208 million in proposed tax and fee hikes. Many license fees have not increased in decades.

Get the details on more than $208M in tax and fee hikes baked into MI Gov Gretchen Whitmer's 2026 budget proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt #mileg

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago

Gov. Whitmer's 2026 budget proposal accelerates growth in state workforce If approved as recommended, the budget would bring the authorized size of the state workforce to its highest point since about 2003, records show.

MI Gov Whitmer's proposed budget for FY26 accelerates growth in state government workforce www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mibgt #mileg

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago

Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves The 2026 Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by President Trump.

NEW: Here's what's in MI Gov Gretchen Whitmer's $83.5B budget proposal for 2026 www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #migov #mileg

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago

Whitmer budget to increase K-12 foundation grant by 4.1%, to $10,000 per pupil Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood said keeping costs down for Michigan families is "the number one focus" of the budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

Whitmer budget to increase K-12 foundation grant by 4.1% www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #migov #mileg #education

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago

Clash of the Titans: Is a Trump-Whitmer budget battle brewing? Federal efforts to rein in spending may clash with priorities in Michigan, where four out of every 10 budget dollars are sent from Washington, D.C.

Previewing a potential Trump-Whitmer battle over the state of MI budget set to be unveiled Wednesday www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #migov #trump

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Paul Egan

@paulegan4.bsky.social

1 year ago