The state plans to invest in child care buildings, educator training, and startup grants using federal COVID-19 aid.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
‘Implicit bias’ training deadline looms for 420,000 Michigan health workers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the requirement in an effort to reduce health care disparities.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan lawmakers pass K-12 budget plan that boosts spending, pays down debt
The GOP-controlled Legislature wants to increase funding as 15 percent. Details still need to be worked out between House, Senate plans.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Tax cuts? Fine, but know that Michigan is already a low-tax state
If there are tax cuts coming, there needs to be transparency about the budget tradeoffs that are required.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan GOP, Whitmer push college tuition aid plans. How their plans differ.
Lawmakers propose competing scholarships, aid programs to return to school during Michigan budget deliberations.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Home-based preschool hits roadblock in Michigan budget talks
Michigan has a financial cushion thanks to federal stimulus funds and stronger-than-expected recovery from the economic shock of COVID-19. But education spending is a sticking point.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
With Roe in doubt, Michigan GOP budget seeks to deny funding to providers
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed past Republican efforts to tie state funding to anti-abortion initiatives, but lawmakers say they’ll continue to try.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
If Roe v. Wade falls, expect Michigan abortion clinic closures, legal fights
Despite promises from Democrats, operators say they would have to stop offering the procedure if the Supreme Court overturns 1973 ruling.
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Michigan moves to help crime victims access $20M compensation fund
Legislation could pass this week increasing awards and making it easier to file claims. The bills come as lawmakers rejected plans to hire victims advocates for the state police.
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Michigan stuck with $200M tab to fix Midland dams neglected by owners
Taxpayers will pay to repair dams that caused historic flooding. The investment works out to $32,000 for each property owner around recreational lakes.
