Ann Bollin
Coverage of Ann Bollin in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan lawmakers work all night to pass $75B bipartisan budget
Michigan lawmakers passed a $75.2 billion bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after an all-night session, avoiding new taxes and preserving the rainy day fund. The budget includes investments in education, healthcare, and community programs, though one senator opposed it citing structural issues.
- 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 GOP lawmakers grill Rx Kids program as its founder points to tangible outcomes
Michigan GOP lawmakers questioned the Rx Kids program during a House Oversight Committee hearing, focusing on technical requirements while Dr. Mona Hanna highlighted its positive outcomes, including reduced evictions and improved birth outcomes. The program, which has enrolled over 11,700 families, faces potential funding cuts from state House leadership.