LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 executive budget recommendation that was presented to the Senate and House Appropriations committees this morning:
“Over the past two years, my Democratic colleagues and I have used the state budget as a tool to uplift Michiganders through historic, long-overdue investments in every corner of our state. I’m proud of the results we’ve delivered for the people of Michigan. From 4-year-olds to 64-year-olds, auto workers to nurses, the investments we have made bring us one step closer to ensuring everyone has the skills they need for the life they want. I’m encouraged to see some of the Senate’s priorities reflected in the governor’s recommendations today — improving access to diverse, affordable housing options; strengthening education and investing in our workforce; and lowering costs for hardworking families.
“I look forward to working with Gov. Whitmer to build on our past successes, and I welcome Chair Bollin to the budget process with the hope that we will approach it with the same sense of integrity, fiscal responsibility, and commitment to delivering for every Michigander.”