The SOAR Fund, approved in December, boosts large-scale economic growth, proponents say. Now both Democrats and Republicans are lining up behind adding to the fund in the next budget, after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked for $500 million.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Opinion | Investing in children’s mental health must be a statewide priority
One in six children and adolescents are diagnosed with a mental health condition annually, and suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-18 in the U.S.
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Opinion | Equitable school funding helps Michigan students who need it most
More money is necessary to support the additional learning and social and emotional needs of Michigan’s at-risk students.
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Michigan senators seek summer pause on gas taxes. Whitmer ‘encouraged’
A bipartisan plan approved Thursday would temporarily suspend sales and fuel taxes at the pump. Whitmer had earlier vetoed earlier relief.
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Opinion | State higher ed investment must lead to innovation, student supports
Our state’s future depends on Michigan’s storied institutions of higher learning recognizing this moment and striving to ensure the maximum outcome for every student and employer in Michigan.
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Michigan school, health leaders push for more school mental health spending
With more students struggling with mental health issues in the wake of the pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to increase mental health services in schools.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes $280 million tutoring investment
The proposal, which requires approval from Republican lawmakers, marks a shift for state leaders who have not previously emphasized tutoring as an academic recovery tool.
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Michigan Republicans OK $2.7B tax cut. Whitmer wants a $500 rebate.
Tax cut season descends again in Lansing. On the same day the governor calls for $500 rebates to families, Republicans seek wider cuts to income taxes, $500 child tax credit and more.
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Audit: Michigan unemployment agency didn’t guard taxpayer info in pandemic
The most recent audit of the state’s unemployment office’s performance shows it failed to implement safeguards needed to protect taxpayer information during the pandemic.
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Michigan judge suspends 1931 abortion ban, citing ‘irreparable harm’ to women
Women ‘face a serious danger of irreparable harm if prevented from accessing abortion services,’ a judge wrote in an opinion that is bound to be appealed.
