Governor Whitmer’s $88-billion FY 2027 budget proposed

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s $88-billion budget has been proposed and introduced to lawmakers.

She is proposing higher taxes on tobacco and electronic cigarettes, a new internet gaming tax rate on large casinos, a per-wager sports betting tax, and a digital advertising tax to handle federal spending cuts to Medicaid.

Whitmer’s plan also calls for the state to pull $400-million from the rainy day fund, leaving that with a $1.8-billion balance.

Republicans, who have the majority in the state House, have raised objections to the higher taxes.