fiscal year 2026-27 budget
Coverage of fiscal year 2026-27 budget 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.
- What’s going on: The Florida fiscal year 2026-27 budget and the special session
Florida legislators have not agreed on the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, delaying decisions on funding for schools, healthcare for the poor, and Everglades restoration. House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton have not provided updates, and budget chairs Sen. Ed Hooper and Rep. Lawrence McClure have not held public meetings, raising concerns about meeting the May 29 deadline.