Whitmer state budget seeks new tax revenue amid federal cuts
Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.
Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.
Top Michigan Republican defends surprise axing of $645M amid confusion of what was cut
Days after the House Republicans axed hundreds of millions of dollars from programs already appropriated money, it still wasn't clear what groups were targeted or who had funding rejected.
Days after the House Republicans axed hundreds of millions of dollars from programs already appropriated money, it still wasn't clear what groups were targeted or who had funding rejected.
Nessel pushes back after House GOP speaker claims new budget has 20% cut to AG office
GOP Speaker of the House Matt Hall is just part of the "He said, she said" story.
GOP Speaker of the House Matt Hall is just part of the "He said, she said" story.
Michigan budget finally signed: $81 billion package is now official
It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.
It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.
Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
Belle Isle faces severe cuts as Michigan government shutdown looms
Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.
Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.
$3.4B in earmarks could be contested topic in state budget battle
The House has approved its plan, but deep divisions remain over billions in spending and the deadline is looming.
The House has approved its plan, but deep divisions remain over billions in spending and the deadline is looming.
State budget deadline is ticking for Lansing with possible shutdown looming
And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Michigan lawmakers want ICE 'safe zones' at schools, churches
Michigan state senators want to create ‘safe zones’ that would prevent federal immigration officials from entering without a warrant.
Michigan state senators want to create ‘safe zones’ that would prevent federal immigration officials from entering without a warrant.
Michigan Republicans pitch budget cuts of $5B with October 1 deadline looming
"Everyone said there is absolutely no waste in this budget," he said. "The actual fraud, waste and abuse is rampant in state government. Everyone knows it."
"Everyone said there is absolutely no waste in this budget," he said. "The actual fraud, waste and abuse is rampant in state government. Everyone knows it."
Michigan House approves $78B budget plan as shutdown looms
The measure passed with 59 votes, while 45 others voted against the plan.
The measure passed with 59 votes, while 45 others voted against the plan.
Michigan Democrats push to ban federal troops, amid DC crackdown
“You know I think that we can’t assume that any state is out of bounds for this," Pohutsky said.
“You know I think that we can’t assume that any state is out of bounds for this," Pohutsky said.
Michigan property tax relief on the horizon, Republican Speaker says
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
Michigan cell phone ban proposal dies in state House
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
New bill package regulating ghost guns passes state Senate despite GOP backlash
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).
Michigan House sues Jocelyn Benson over election training material request
In response to the lawsuit, Jocelyn Benson's spokesperson said the department was "glad" conservative lawmakers "acted accordingly," adding they "look forward to a court of law resolving this dispute."
In response to the lawsuit, Jocelyn Benson's spokesperson said the department was "glad" conservative lawmakers "acted accordingly," adding they "look forward to a court of law resolving this dispute."
Former GOP Speaker agrees with pushback against state's 'corporate welfare' plan
Bolger, who now runs the West Michigan Policy forum argues, that cash windfalls and tax breaks should be the last thing offered, and the first thing, is what they should be doing down south.
Bolger, who now runs the West Michigan Policy forum argues, that cash windfalls and tax breaks should be the last thing offered, and the first thing, is what they should be doing down south.
Democrat House leader sounds off on GOP speaker Matt Hall
One could say that budget peace is not at hand - but the rhetoric is going up.
One could say that budget peace is not at hand - but the rhetoric is going up.
Michigan lawmakers push defense-minded security bills aimed at securing schools from emergencies
One lawmaker's package of bills seeks to beef up the defense in schools by equipping them with better training in the event of an active shooter or other emergency.
One lawmaker's package of bills seeks to beef up the defense in schools by equipping them with better training in the event of an active shooter or other emergency.
Michigan Senate passes cell phone rule that would limit use in schools
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.