Stories tagged: "budget"

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Education ‘Blessed to Have a Business’: Michigan Childcare Center Owner Opens Up About Pandemic

Michigan childcare centers are receiving funds to help them operate and retain employees during a time when they're desperately needed.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans January 5, 2022 4:58 pm EST
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Michigan Life $100 Staycations: Michigan’s 9 Best Budget-Friendly Escapes

Pure Michigan vacations done need to break the bank. We rounded up the best inexpensive travel for winter 2021-22.

Lisa Green Lisa Green October 19, 2021 2:26 pm EDT
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Education Q&A: Why One Small Michigan Town Is Keeping Masks in Its Schools

School districts have begun going back on masks, but one small Michigan town thinks it's not time for that just yet. Here's its plan for keeping school safe and getting back to normal.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans October 12, 2021 3:42 pm EDT
Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Lowell Road Bridge in Clinton County.
Economy 10 Questions Michiganders Are Asking About Fixing the Damn Roads

Where is Gov. Whitmer on her promise to fix the roads, and how far did that marijuana tax revenue even go? We explain what everyone is wondering about Michigan’s biggest dilemma.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 8, 2021 3:33 pm EDT
Economy If you're worried that holiday shopping could break the bank, follow these tips to keep everyone on your shopping list—and your wallet—happy this holiday season.
Economy Shopping Smart and Savoring the Season: Tips for Holiday Buying on a Budget in Michigan

Shopping for holiday gifts on a budget is always challenging, but there are plenty of practical ways to save money now that the season is here.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer December 9, 2020 11:15 am EST

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Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Politics ‘We’ve Got to Encourage and Support One Another’ Michigan Governor Talks Shared Pandemic Fatigue
Getty Images Coronavirus How Michigan School Board Races Are in the Crosshairs of a Political War on COVID Safety
Getty Images Michigan Life Is Singing to Your Sweetheart Really Illegal in Kalamazoo? Here Are Michigan’s Seven Oddest Laws.
Shutterstock Mental health Here’s How Mental Health Services in Michigan Just Got Easier To Access
Health Michigan's 2021 budget offers more consideration for healthier moms and babies.
Health How Moms and Babies Are Front and Center in Michigan’s 2021 Budget

Maternal and infant mortality rates are high in the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is allocating millions to understand the causes—and address them.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade November 10, 2020 10:41 am EST
Economy FILE - In a June 17, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer has extended Michigan's coronavirus emergency through Sept. 4, enabling her to keep in place restrictions designed to curb COVID-19. The Democratic governor on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, pointed to an uptick in cases. Since nearly two months ago, the seven-day statewide average is up six-fold, to about 700. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)
Economy Michigan’s 2021 Budget Is In. These Are the 10 Things You Need to Know.

More of Michigan’s professionals will get hazard pay this year. Plus, job training, a free tuition program, and widespread mental health services for residents.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 7, 2020 2:08 pm EDT