$370 million in work project spending to lapse into state funds as House, state departments settle

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 550

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Political and legal sparring over $645 million in work project spending came to a close Friday night, as the Michigan House of Representatives reached a settlement with 31 state departments and department heads.

In December, Michigan House Republicans caught criticism from Democrats – and some of their fellow party members – for voting to cancel $645 million in allocated funds through a provision of the Management and Budget Act which allows either the House or …

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