Rx Kids, an infant and maternal health program, says it’s still eligible for state funds omitted from next year’s budget. A top House official says no way.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing
As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary.
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Pete Buttigieg endorses Benson for Michigan governor, hints at White House run
The endorsement came during a campaign stop in Traverse City.
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El-Sayed vs. Stevens: What to know about Michigan’s most interesting primary
Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary is down to Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens, pitting progressives against the party’s more moderate factions. Here’s what that means for voters.
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Michigan lawmakers OK $125M in earmarks, from Tulip Time to eviction aid
Michigan lawmakers added $125 million in funding for projects in their district to the new state budget. See what made the cut, including funding for Tulip Time and the Detroit Auto Show.
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Mallory McMorrow ends Senate campaign, narrowing Michigan Democratic primary
Mallory McMorrow’s departure leaves two Democrats in Michigan’s US Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. ‘Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support,’ McMorrow said.
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Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session
In a nearly 24-hour session that went through the night, Michigan lawmakers finalized a roughly $84 billion spending plan and approved dozens of policy bills.
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In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again
Michigan officials were unable to finalize a budget agreement by the state’s July 1 deadline for the second year in a row, frustrating schools seeking funding certainty.
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Michigan schools sweat as deadline looms without state budget: It’s ‘super frustrating’
Michigan House, Senate cancel session with just days before legal deadline to pass state budget. ‘We were hopeful,’ said a spokesperson for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan preps for an American birthday party muted by political divides
Michigan towns will host big fireworks and dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence. But amid partisan divides, some aren’t in the mood to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.