Michigan lawmakers still don’t have a budget deal, scuttling likelihood of a vote before midnight

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 1,042

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Body Text Preview

After working late on Wednesday to send 2026-27 fiscal year budget negotiations to the respective leaders of the state House, Senate and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office, lawmakers on Thursday said they were no closer to a deal than they were the previous evening.

House and Senate Conference committees — which is the final negotiating and development stage of the state’s budget process — were scheduled to meet Thursday around 1 p.m. Both committees, however, gaveled …

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