SmallerGovernment,NoTaxHikes
Signed into law
Two budgets that cut general fund spending, eliminated thousands of ghost employees, and protected the rainy-day fund, with no new taxes or fees.
What we say
House Republicans secured a budget that protects taxpayers, strengthens accountability, and keeps the focus on the priorities that matter most to Michigan families.
Key facts
- More than 2,000 ghost employees eliminated in the 2025-26 budget, and 250 more in 2026-27
- 2025-26: general fund spending cut $800 million
- 2026-27: general fund spending cut $859 million, plus $800 million more in waste, fraud, and abuse eliminated
- Rainy-day fund protected from the governor's $400 million raid
- No new taxes or fees
- Stopped paying for empty state buildings, and departments must plan their return to the office
Date arc
2025-26 budget passed the House
Signed
2026-27 budget passed the House
Signed