LANSING, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed her seventh budget into law. The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget secures sustainable, long-term funding to fix Michigan’s state and local roads, tax cuts for seniors and working families, protections for core health care services, funding for public safety, investments in Michigan’s air, land, and water, and changes to improve government efficiency. The FY26 budget totals $81 billion, including a general fund total of $14.1 billion.
Additionally, as a part of the budget deal, Speaker Matt Hall and Majority Leader Winnie Brinks agreed to pass legislation before the end of the calendar year that will make it easier to create and retain good-paying, high-skill jobs in Michigan.
“This balanced budget delivers on the kitchen table issues that make a real difference in people's lives,” Whitmer said. “Our budget fixes the damn roads, cuts taxes for seniors and working families, funds first responders, secures core health care services that millions of Michiganders rely on, protects our air, lakes, and land, and increases government efficiency to save taxpayers time and money. I’m so grateful to legislators on both sides of the aisle for coming together to get this done."
"This historic, long-term road funding agreement is a game-changer for Michigan,” said Rob Coppersmith, Executive Vice President of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association. "After decades of short-term fixes and inaction, this budget delivers real, sustainable investment that will repair and rebuild our roads, save good-paying jobs, and strengthen Michigan’s economy. We’re grateful for the leadership of Governor Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and House Speaker Matt Hall in getting this done. This is a major step forward, but our work isn’t over. We must continue building on this momentum to ensure Michigan’s roads remain safe, reliable, and well-maintained for decades to come.”
The portion of the budget that will go toward Michigan's infrastructure includes:
- Nearly $2 billion in ongoing resources for improving state and local roads when fully implemented over the next four years, with significant new ongoing investments in bridges and public transit
- $417 million for water infrastructure initiatives to strengthen local systems and replace lead service lines
- $322.4 million for airport safety and improvement projects, ensuring safe and modern aviation infrastructure across Michigan
- $53.2 million for transportation economic development, promoting road and infrastructure projects that support job growth and business investment
- $50 million for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund to support affordable housing needs and to revitalize downtown areas and adjacent neighborhoods in Michigan
- $40 million for rail grade separation projects to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion
“Together with our partners in the legislature and Governor Whitmer, we are investing in the infrastructure and assets that will move the state of Michigan forward,” said Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive. “With a new, sustained pool of funding, we will enhance our efforts to fix local roads."
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"The bipartisan, forward-looking, state budget that the legislature passed and the Governor has signed delivers real results for Michiganders,” said Brent Pilarski, Business Manager, Michigan Laborers District Council. “Investing an additional nearly $2 billion annually in sustainable long-term road funding creates economic security for business expansion and careers in the construction industry. This budget demonstrates commitment to funding Michigan's infrastructure and keeping skilled building tradesman employed in Michigan for decades to come.”
