State Budget Office of Michigan

Michigan's First Woman Treasurer reflects on leadership, motherhood and succeeding in finance: https://bit.ly/3FGgkUf. ?? "It wasn’t always about numbers. As a young woman, Rachael Eubanks was interested in science, engineering and mathematics, but always thought she’d be a medical doctor. After a visit to a cadaver laboratory ended in a near-fainting experience, she revisited her career choices. Discovering economics soon after, she realized it held the magic ‘human’ equation: economics married math to?people, and economics married to public policy could enact change."... National Association of State Treasurers Women in Public Finance Tamara Flake, ACPFIM State Budget Office of Michigan Gift of Life Michigan Rachael Eubanks #MiGov #WomensHistoryMonth #Michigan

CEPI is hiring a Governance Specialist to lead data governance, privacy, and collaboration efforts across Michigan’s education system. This role supports ethical data use to improve outcomes for learners statewide. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/41IWfnH #MiGovJobs

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan has achieved record PreK enrollment in the current school year and enrollment in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), the state’s primary PreK program, is up 24% since the Governor announced the PreK for All initiative in 2023. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/g5GkaiVv #FreePreK

This morning, the State Budget Office and the Michigan Department of Treasury joined the Society of Association Executives to share information on Michigan's financial outlook and the Governor's FY26 Executive Budget Recommendation, which will lower costs, create jobs, improve student outcomes, and support seniors.

The FY26 Executive Budget Recommendation includes a $50 million investment in the Postsecondary Scholarship Fund to continue fully phasing in the Michigan Achievement Scholarship! Learn more about proposed investments at Michigan.gov/Budget.

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is seeking an Accountant 9-12 to support payroll and tax software testing, payroll adjustments, compliance, and more. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Dxj715

Today, State Budget Director Jen Flood spoke with Glenn Stevens and Terry Rhadigan from the Detroit Regional Chamber on WJR's focus show. She shared details on the Governor's FY26 budget recommendation, which addresses issues that matter the most to Michiganders.

??We made our second of three stops this week to highlight Gov. Whitmer’s FY26 budget proposal. Local partners and community members of Genessee County gathered to discuss how strengthening job training, apprenticeship programs and employment services will build a stronger Michigan. The roundtable focused on Registered Apprenticeships, Pre-Employment Transition Services and Barrier Removal and Employment Success – all programs aligned with the goals of Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Workforce Plan. We are committed to connecting job seekers to careers and helping businesses grow with the skilled talent they need. Read the release: bit.ly/3CZ6s6S. View the budget recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gsSr96ad. #MIBudget #MILEO #MichiganEconomy

Lead line replacement, cleaning up contamination, increasing government transparency, and strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure are a few of the priorities represented in Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. “The Governor’s budget proposal is a continuation of her commitment to strengthen Michigan communities and safeguard our world-class natural resources,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “By replacing more lead service lines, cleaning up contamination, strengthening energy infrastructure, and modernizing government systems, these investments will ensure Michiganders have access to safe drinking water, communities are prepared for investment, and the department can provide more transparent, efficient service to everyone we serve.” #MiBudget

Governor Whitmer's FY26 Executive Budget Recommendation includes a $50 million investment in the Postsecondary Scholarship Fund to continue fully phasing in the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. The scholarship provides a tuition-free pathway for full-time community college students and two out of three full-time students at public or private 4-year universities up to $27,500 toward a 4-year degree. More than 56,000 scholarships were awarded in the 2024 fall semester and 100,000 students are expected to benefit once the program is fully implemented.