House Republicans passed a $3.1 billion road funding package Wednesday that raises no new taxes but would force cuts to a number of state government programs
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Whitmer signs record $83B Michigan budget. What to know
From ditching electric vehicle rebates to expanding preschool access statewide — a look inside Michigan’s newly signed $83 billion budget.
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Michigan school funding bump varies by district. See how much yours will get
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the new state budget will mean an average $400 per pupil increase for Michigan schools. Education leaders say it’s a little more complicated.
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In Michigan school budget, pork flows to Democratic districts
Democratic lawmakers are steering money to school districts in their districts for special projects that few knew about until hours before the vote.
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School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Michigan’s new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety — but that’s $301.5 million less than last year.
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Michigan lawmakers add $411M in pet projects to state budget
From zoos to sports parks, see what special projects Michigan lawmakers funded with earmarks in the state budget.
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Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike
Michigan lawmakers unveiled the $82.5 billion spending plan after midnight and gave final approval around 4:45 a.m.
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Michigan’s $23B education deal: Free community college for all, pre-K for many
Michigan Democrats cap a 19-hour marathon session with approval of an education budget they say will put money back into classrooms. Some school groups opposed the plan, along with all Republicans.
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Michigan budget deal in limbo as schools blast plan, warn of layoffs
Will Michigan leaders pass an education budget deal Wednesday? School groups say a budget deal will harm schools and lead to layoffs.
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At odds over education, Michigan lawmakers near deal on $80B budget
Michigan lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session Wednesday and aim to finalize the state budget in addition to other policy priorities. There’s still a lot to work though.