Michigan State Legislature passes the state budget

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan passes it's bipartisan state budget just before 4:30 Friday morning.

The marathon session ending in approval is a big win for the state, says Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

“Today’s balanced, bipartisan budget is a big win for Michiganders," says Governor Whitmer. "We brought members on both sides of the aisle together to provide tax breaks to seniors and working families, protect access to affordable health care, feed every child free meals at school, help our students succeed academically, and ensure Michiganders are safe in their communities."

The government spending bill passed the House 101-8 and the Senate 31-5.

A separate education spending bill passed both chamber 104 - 5 and 31-5.