The Oct. 1 deadline for Michigan lawmakers to pass the $60 billion budget is near. Roads talks have been postponed, but there are more disagreements to solve.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Whitmer agrees to delay road funding talks to finish Michigan budget
The surprising announcement marks a change for Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who previously vowed to veto any Republican budget plan without roads funding. The change seems intended to prevent a government shutdown on Oct. 1.
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Michigan Republicans push budget without road deal, a likely no-go for Whitmer
As a government shutdown looms, GOP leaders will begin vetting a budget plan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn’t signed off on. The two sides are far apart on roads and infrastructure funding and on whether to raise taxes for the effort.
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What you need to know about Michigan’s flavored e-cigarette ban
Amid a surge in teen vaping, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. Here’s a look at the legal, political and health implications of the nation’s first ban.
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Michigan becomes the first state in U.S. to ban flavored vaping products
The six-month ban bars the sale of flavored e-cigarettes commonly used by young people, including fruity, sweet and mint-flavored products.
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Michigan House Dem leader says Whitmer’s 45-cent gas tax is probably dead
Republicans have said the hefty tax hike is dead on arrival. That’s why Democrats should start considering other alternatives to raise $2.5 billion for roads, House Minority Leader Christine Greig said.
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Michigan House urges resignation of Inman, who told donors ‘I need money’
State Rep. Larry Inman, who says he’s struggling with addiction, has insisted he won’t step down. New texts submitted to court claim he sought a ‘load’ of money for his votes.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Leaders should 'stop playing games' on roads funding
Time is running out for legislative leaders and the governor to come to an agreement on how to spend the state’s nearly $60 billion budget.
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Michigan committee approves health warning labels for marijuana
Under the legislation, all cannabis would need to be packaged with a warning against use during pregnancy.
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Pressure builds on Michigan Republicans for roads plan to avoid shutdown
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is portraying GOP legislative leaders as failing to seriously negotiate on how to raise $2.5 billion to repair the state’s roads and bridges. Now, the business community is exerting its own pressure on the GOP.