LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Michigan Senate passed an $88 billion budget plan that’s a sharp contrast from the House’s $76 billion budget.

The Senate’s plan also did without some of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s wish list.

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The Democrat-led Senate rejected Whitmer’s proposed taxes on tobacco, vapes and digital advertising. Instead, it shifted existing dollars to cover Medicaid costs.

In addition, the plan earmarked more money for public schools and universities, and included additional funding to upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

The Senate plan heads into negotiations with the Republican-controlled House. The statutory deadline for the budget is July 1 so school districts can plan for the upcoming year. However, there is no legal penalty if lawmakers fail to meet that deadline.

Last year, that suggested deadline came and went, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent time abroad while lawmakers tried to hammer out a deal. The budget passed just in time before the constitutional deadline of Oct. 1 arrived.