Capitol News

Senator Roger Victory has announced his support for Michigan's fiscal year 2026 state budget, which he says will invest in local infrastructure, reduce taxes for working families and seniors, and shrink the size of state government.

“This is a balanced budget that invests in our future by finally making a serious investment in our local roads — while also reducing total state spending and providing much-needed tax relief to seniors and hardworking families,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “The two biggest state budget issues I have heard from folks around West Michigan were our roads and the rising cost of living, so we’re investing nearly $2 billion more into fixing our local roads and cutting taxes on tips, overtime and social security.”

The general omnibus budget (House Bill 4706) allocates extra funding to repair local roads and bridges. The School Aid budget (Senate Bill 166) includes an increase of $593 million in the school per-pupil foundation allowance, a 25% increase in at-risk funding, and $321 million dedicated to grants for school mental health and safety.

“This budget includes several good-government reforms, such as enhancing transparency on spending projects, increasing funding for our schools, and saving tax dollars by cutting waste, fraud and abuse,” Victory said.