Higher ed appropriations bill cutting over half of funding to MSU, U-M passes House subcommittee

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,233

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

The Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges voted to advance a Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill that would cut over 62% of the state’s funding for both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

The bill overall would cut 7.5% from the state’s higher education budget, around $175 million.

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) doubled down on attacks from state Republican leaders on the …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us