The President’s budget proposal begins the annual federal appropriations process. Though Congress ultimately writes and passes the twelve appropriations bills which make up the federal budget, the President’s budget proposal is an important political statement reflecting an administration’s priorities and governing philosophy.

Each year, NEMWI analyzes the President’s annual budget upon its release, determines the funding allotted to key regional programs, and compares them to the funding levels determined by appropriations bills of previous years. Below is an archive of NEMWI’s analysis of each fiscal year’s budget proposal. The President’s FY2018 budget request can be found here.

FY2018

The President’s FY2018 Budget Request: Top-Line Items for the NEMW Region | May 23, 2017

Preliminary Analysis of the President’s FY2018 Budget Blueprint | March 17, 2017

FY2017

The President’s FY2017 Budget Requests and the Northeast-Midwest Region | February 26, 2016

The President’s FY2017 Budget Request: Top-Line Items for the Northeast-Midwest Region | February 9, 2016

FY2016

Note to the Coalitions: The President’s FY2016 Budget and the Northeast-Midwest Region | March 10, 2015

FY2015

Note to the Coalitions: The President’s FY 2015 Budget and the Northeast-Midwest Region | March 21, 2014

FY2014

Note to the Coalitions: The President’s FY2014 Budget and the Northeast-Midwest Region | April 12, 2013

FY2013

Note to the Coalitions: Analysis of Key Regional Programs in the President’s FY2013 Budget | March 8, 2012

FY2012

Information about the President’s Proposed FY2012 Funding Request for Selected Programs of Regional Interest | February 14, 2011