Michigan Lawmakers Finalize $85 Billion Budget, Increasing Education Funding

Michigan legislators have approved an $85 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, concluding an all-night session after missing their July 1 deadline. The budget includes significant allocations for K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide. K-12 schools will see a $250 increase in per-pupil funding, bringing the total to $10,300, alongside modest increases for all community colleges and universities.