Tentative Michigan budget targets government waste, school funding, and family costs

Michigan lawmakers have reached a bipartisan budget deal to avoid a government shutdown, announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall. The agreement, balancing both parties' priorities, aims to lower costs for residents, reduce waste, and improve government efficiency. Republicans focus on returning state employees to offices and reducing government spending, while Democrats emphasize lowering family costs and supporting schools. The budget includes reallocating gas tax revenue to road construction and introducing a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, despite industry opposition.