Flush with federal cash, Michigan and its largest communities have announced nearly 900 separate projects that do far more than simply help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan's spending
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Michigan lawmakers lay tracks on plans to clear back-ups at train crossings
The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a plan to offer grants for getting trains out of the way of road traffic. Some lawmakers believe there’s more to be done.
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Michigan ‘pork’ includes another $15 million for ex-GOP chair’s company
For the third time in five years, Michigan legislators have agreed on a package of grants that includes millions to help develop a commercial and residential project by a private real estate company tied to Robert Schostak, the former state GOP chairman.
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Michigan sends money to help Oxford ‘heal,’ improve safety at other schools
Oxford Community Schools will be able to use the new state funding for staffing to help traumatized students, as well as for repairs to the high school in the wake of the deadly shooting.
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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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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.
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Michigan Republicans to Whitmer: We dare you to veto income tax cuts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has warned that significant cuts in Michigan’s income tax rates could prompt service cuts to roads or police.
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Michigan Republicans agree to income tax cut plan. Will Whitmer veto?
The House passes a $2.5 billion plan to trim income tax rates, offer more relief to seniors. Democrats blast the plan as irresponsible.
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Who benefits most from tax cut plans from Whitmer, Michigan Republicans?
The Democratic governor and GOP lawmakers have competing proposals to trim taxes as Michigan is flush with cash. All say they’d help working families, but who would get most help?
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Michigan House GOP proposal: cut state budget to lower taxes
Michigan House Republicans have proposed lowering the income tax rate for workers and retirees — a plan that could cost the state roughly $2 billion per year.