Protecting Medicaid for hardworking Michiganders

Lowering Costs

Our budget keeps your tax dollars where they belong – in your pocket. Senate Democrats balanced the budget with no new taxes or fee increases and secured millions to help drive down costs on everything from water and groceries to housing and childcare. 

Protecting Medicaid for hardworking Michiganders

Expanding Access to Affordable Housing

We’re continuing a $50 million investment in housing for the fourth year in a row and investing in homes for families in need. We also secured millions for home repairs, weatherization grants, and supportive housing. 

      Protecting Medicaid for hardworking Michiganders

      Record School Funding

      Senate Democrats are prioritizing Michigan students and teachers with a new record for the highest per-pupil funding ever. We’re guaranteeing free school meals for every single Michigan kid and delivering a new funding formula to invest more in the schools and students that need it the most.

      Protecting Medicaid for hardworking Michiganders

      Lowering the Cost of Childcare

      Senate Democrats secured $30 million in funding for childcare with continuing investments year after year and are making the game-changing Tri-Share program permanent. Our budget also continues guaranteed free PreK for all.

          Protecting Medicaid for hardworking Michiganders

          Protecting Essential Services

          Despite a $1 billion funding shortfall caused by Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill, our budget ensures Michigan won’t see a single cut in Medicaid services. We’re also fully funding SNAP benefits for families in need as well as the state services people rely on. 

          Budget Newsroom

          Learn what we’re doing for the state of Michigan in the 2027 budget.