Our spring campaign is in full bloom! Your support today helps us deliver the fact-based, nonpartisan news that Michigan deserves. We've set a goal to raise $65,000 by May 13 to fund our journalism throughout the year.
Democrats seek a onetime tax giveaway that would cost $800 million, as well as tax cuts for lower-income residents and seniors. Republicans want a broader, permanent tax cut.
The governor’s proposed budget will call for continuing $9,600 stipends for student teachers and $10,000 scholarships for education majors. But her budget plans for 2024 is a small fraction of last year’s ask.
Governor and Democratic legislative leaders say ‘inflation relief checks’ could be coming soon to all Michigan taxpayers. Whitmer also plans to expand Earned Income Tax Credit.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to expand the state’s free preschool program to all 4-year-olds, regardless of income. An MSU researcher who studies the Great Start Readiness Program explains what makes it work.
Universal pre-K is good for kids and the economy. But it’s expensive and the state faces several hurdles, including teacher shortages and a lack of transportation options for the 4-year-olds.
Jobs related to renewable energy, electric vehicles energy efficiency and batteries have been among the fastest-growing parts of Michigan’s economy in recent years. But lawmakers must act on outdated policies to achieve full growth.
A tax cut to benefit 1 million residents likely will be ironed out soon. Here’s what you need to know about who benefits and why some lawmakers are upset.
President Biden supports making Michigan one of the first states in the nation to host primaries. Republicans say doing so could hurt state delegates and is like ‘spitting in the face of half of the state.’
The party is wasting no time after regaining control of the Senate and the House. Republicans grouse the breakneck pace is reckless, but Democrats say the GOP is getting a ‘taste of their own medicine.’
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who leads the Small Business Association of Michigan, urged state lawmakers to expand income tax exemptions to both working and retired seniors in Michigan
The Michigan Reconnect program currently pays for students age 25 and over to attend their in-district community college tuition free. Gov. Whitmer wants to expand the program to younger Michiganders.
The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here's what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.
One of the first bills introduced by the Democratic majority would undo a Snyder-era law that prevents Michigan from adopting stronger pollution regulations than Washington. Dems also aim to lessen industry influence on regulatory decisions.
The governor says tolling may be ‘part of the long-term solution’ as fuel tax revenues are expected to decline as the sale of electric vehicles increase.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her first, in-person State of the State address since 2020, before the pandemic hit Michigan. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch it and what topics she is expected to cover.
Tax relief expected to be centerpiece of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. ‘These are meaningful ways we can put real money back in people's pockets,’ she says.
Legislative rules allow lawmakers to allocate big money with the barest of details. Some Democrats want big changes. But others seem reluctant to commit.
