Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled her 2026 budget proposal, emphasizing the expansion of Michigan’s state workforce in service of lowering costs for Michiganders. The plan aims to enhance public services and better deliver results for hardworking Michiganders by increasing the number of state employees across various departments. This initiative seeks to address staffing shortages and improve the efficiency of state operations. Currently under review by the state legislature, discussions are ongoing regarding the proposed budget’s potential impacts for Michigan’s communities, economy and public services.
