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The budget represents a spending increase of nearly 10% compared to the current budget. Much of the increase comes from additional federal funds.
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The Republican-controlled Michigan House rejected several efforts Thursday to soften the impact on abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
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The Michigan Senate could advance its full budget proposal to the House of Representatives by the end of next week.
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Michigan House lawmakers passed a multi-billion-dollar tax cut Tuesday.
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Updates from state agencies show Michigan brought in around $3 billion in revenue last month.
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Whitmer told the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce the costs of the Senate Republican tax plan aren’t covered over the long-term.
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Warrant enforcement, changes to probation, and negative public perceptions of police are near the top of the list. However, money is a primary concern.
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Transportation and infrastructure will play a central role in Governor Michigan Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal. The plan will include a $1 billion funding boost for roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer will veto language in a budget bill that would punish local health departments that issue COVID-19 mask orders or restrictions.
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The next state budget is now in the governor’s hands, just one day after most details of both spending plans became public.