Michigan Approves $82.5 Billion State Budget for 2025

The budget, which includes significant education funding changes, faces criticism over potential school layoffs.

The budget allocates $59 billion to state agencies and $23.4 billion to education.
School funding remains flat, causing concerns about layoffs despite reduced retirement fund contributions.
Charter schools receive a 3.9% increase in per-pupil grants, unlike traditional public schools.
The budget supports pre-kindergarten expansion but prioritizes lower-income families if spaces are limited.
Republicans criticize the budget as unsustainable and accuse Democrats of mismanaging state funds.