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Gov. Whitmer signs $81 billion budget for 2026 fiscal year

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the state’s $81 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Lawmakers approved the long-delayed plan last week after passing a temporary budget to avoid a shutdown.
Highlights include:
Schools: Per-pupil funding rises by $442 to $10,050.
Public safety: $95 million from the new Public Safety Trust Fund will support local police.
Infrastructure: $2 billion is set aside for road and bridge repairs-$1 billion more than last year-partly funded by a 24% marijuana-tax hike.
Gas tax: The 6% sales tax on gas will be replaced with a 20-cent increase to the 31-cent gas tax, shifting some revenue away from schools.
Higher education: $1.3 billion from the School Aid Fund will now support community colleges and universities, up 41%.
Tax relief: Taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income will be eliminated to benefit workers and retirees.

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