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Published October 15th, 2025, 10:23 pm
Michigan’s $81 billion budget is out, and it’s already drawing lines.
Public schools get record funding and free meals for 1.4 million kids. Roads and bridges see nearly $2 billion a year in repairs. B
ut a new 24% cannabis tax, meant to help pay for it, has landed in court. The state is also cutting corporate incentives and putting more money toward housing and child care.
Bridge Michigan reporter Jordyn Hermani breaks down who’s winning, who’s losing, and what’s at stake in the year ahead.
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