Michigan House Republicans have unveiled and passed their $54.6 billion budget proposal that slashes millions of dollars from most state departments and agencies and cuts thousands of government jobs.

The government spending plan passed by a 59-45 vote Tuesday, Aug. 26. Combined with their $21.9 billion education budget, the House Republican’s proposed $78.5 billion spending plan for 2026 is about $6 billion less what Senate Democrats have put forward.

All House Republicans voted for the plan, and all House Democrats except for state Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, opposed the plan.

Under the Republican spending plan, only the Department of Transportation, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Executive Office, Legislature and Office of the Auditor General would see increased fun

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