It took some time to make a bipartisan deal, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed Michigan's fiscal year 2026 budget into law. The budget totals $81 billion, delivering on what Whitmer calls "kitchen table issues" — including long-term funding for roads and essential money for schools. 

Here's what Whitmer had to say about it. 

(Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office)

It took some time to make a bipartisan deal, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed Michigan's fiscal year 2026 budget into law. The budget totals $81 billion, delivering on what Whitmer calls "kitchen table issues" — including long-term funding for roads and essential money for schools. Here's what Whitmer had to say about it. (Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office)

Gov. Whitmer signs state budget she says 'delivers on kitchen table issues'

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Gov. Whitmer signs state budget she says 'delivers on kitchen table issues'

Gov. Whitmer signs state budget she says 'delivers on kitchen table issues'