Michigan lawmakers say they have agreement to pass budget before shutdown

Lansing — The Republican-led Michigan House voted Thursday on a tax increase and a "decoupling" from federal tax law in an effort to raise more money for roads and reach an overall budget agreement with the Democratic-led Senate and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The bills, which passed 78-21 and 95-4 with wide bipartisan support, would impose a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana and split Michigan from federal tax law changes that benefit businesses.