fiscal year 2027 budget
Coverage of fiscal year 2027 budget in the Nexus archive.
- Process and policy drove three House Democrats to dissent on Michigan’s budget
Three House Democrats, including Rep. Dylan Wegela and Rep. Regina Weiss, dissented on Michigan’s fiscal year 2027 budget due to concerns over rushed legislative procedures and lack of public input. The budget passed after a 21-hour session, with final documents released just 90 minutes before voting, preventing thorough review and constituent engagement.
- Michigan lawmakers pass $75 billion 2027 budget after overnight session
Michigan lawmakers passed a $75.2 billion fiscal year 2027 budget after an overnight session, featuring a $14.1 billion general fund and $19.8 billion school aid budget. Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the bipartisan effort, highlighting investments in education, housing, healthcare, and infrastructure, with the budget now awaiting her signature.
- Michigan lawmakers finalize $85B budget after all-night legislative session
Michigan lawmakers passed an $85 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year after an all-night session, avoiding a government shutdown. The budget includes $63 billion for state agencies and $22.9 billion for K-12 and higher education, with funding sourced from general and school aid funds. Lawmakers addressed a $1 billion revenue shortfall through cuts and efficiencies but did not implement new taxes proposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
- What Delaware lawmakers passed — and what failed — before the legislative session ended
Delaware lawmakers passed a $7 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, a $1.25 billion capital budget, and bills addressing property tax rates, gun dealer regulations, and affordable housing. The session also included consideration of constitutional amendments on voting initiatives, reproductive freedom, and same-sex marriage.
- Year-Round Homeless Shelter Plans Head to Committee for Early Direction
The Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will discuss establishing Pasadena’s year-round homeless shelter on July 1, with city staff seeking guidance on opening timelines and target populations. The City Council prioritized the shelter in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, led by an interdepartmental team.
- Trump’s Fulbright cuts mark end of a soft power era
President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget proposes cutting the Fulbright Program by nearly 80%, a program founded by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. The cut occurs during the program's 80th anniversary.
- City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire’s $7.5-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 with a 15 to 1 vote. Council Member Edward Pollard opposed the plan, calling it 'fiscally irresponsible.'
- Hochul signs sweeping anti-ICE protections in New York, expanding rights for immigrants and students
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweeping immigration law to limit cooperation with ICE, protect sensitive locations from immigration enforcement, and expand rights for immigrant students. The law includes bans on 287(g) agreements, face coverings for law enforcement, and legal pathways for suing federal agents over constitutional violations.
- NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he's fighting for Pluto: 'I am very much in the camp of 'make Pluto a planet again'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman expressed support for reinstating Pluto's planetary status during a budget hearing. He testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies in Washington.
- Watch: Protesters interrupt OMB Director Russ Vought's opening statement at House hearing
Protesters interrupted OMB Director Russ Vought during his opening statement at a House Budget Committee hearing. The hearing focused on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request.