Michigan Budget Allocates $35M for Domestic Violence Services

Michigan's newly approved state budget includes $35 million for domestic violence victim services, addressing concerns from support organizations that had initially sought higher funding levels. The budget provides $30 million in recurring funds plus an additional $5 million as one-time funding for the fiscal year. This allocation comes as organizations like First Step in Wayne County had advocated for $75 million, approximately $45 million more than their 2025 operating budget.