Michigan Budget Deal Hits $84B | Lansing News

Michigan lawmakers pulled off a last-minute budget deal worth nearly $84 billion, narrowly meeting their July 3 deadline while dodging a potential October 1 shutdown. The compromise, forged between Republican House and Democratic Senate leaders, navigates shifting federal funds impacting Medicaid and SNAP, and includes a $9.3 billion contingency fund pushing the total to $84.5 billion — with room for more if federal education aid exceeds projections. Beyond the budget, the package tacks on lobbying reforms, housing updates, and insurance tweaks. Education gets a boost with new teacher training in reading science, literacy coaches, and expanded free meals, pre-K access, and affordable housing support. But not all is smooth sailing: some lawmakers question the clarity of the general government spending, while a supplemental plan allocates heavily to health and environment. Schools get a modest 2.5% bump — though university leaders warn it’s being treated as one-time cash, risking tuition hikes. It’s a complex, contentious, but ultimately completed fiscal roadmap for the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1b87b32698eb3d9