Stories tagged: "budget"

Economy Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Jan. 25, 2023, at the state Capitol in Lansing.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, file)
Economy Michigan Lawmakers Approve $1B Tax Break Families and Seniors

Legislation approved by the Michigan Senate on Tuesday will provide relief for retirees by phasing out the retirement tax, and help lower-income families by significantly expanding the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit from 6% to a 30% match of the federal rate.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski March 1, 2023 3:25 pm EST
Education Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pledged to deliver on the issues that make a real difference in Michiganders' lives—including by lowering their costs, and building a stronger economy. (Courtesy/Governor Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook)
Education Aspiring Michigan Teachers Secure Cash Under State Recruitment Plan 

More than 600 aspiring teachers received some big help with their college tuition this week thanks to a new state assistance program from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration designed to support students and alleviate a shortage of educators across Michigan.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski February 24, 2023 4:33 pm EST
Economy A Domino’s Pizza delivery hurtles past Lansing City Hall, which closed for the day due to a snowstorm, Jan. 28, 2019. (Michael Gerstein/Michigan Advance)
Economy Counties, Cities and Townships Rejoice at Whitmer’s Proposed Funding Boost

Tucked away between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s headline-grabbing spending proposals for education, infrastructure and more on Wednesday lies a potentially historic win for local governments.

Michigan Advance Michigan Advance February 15, 2023 11:00 am EST
Politics House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland) and Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) talk to reporters in Hall’s office, Jan. 25, 2023. (Laina G. Stebbins/Michigan Advance)
Politics GOP Holds Up Budget Bill, Forcing Democrat to Come in for the Vote After His Baby Was Born

Final negotiations on a supplemental budget bill have been teed up, but there was no shortage of drama with the first big piece of legislation taken up by the new Democratic-led Legislature.

Michigan Advance Michigan Advance January 27, 2023 10:20 am EST
Economy Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook
Economy Michigan Has Huge $9.2B Surplus to Help Navigate Likely Economic Dip

Fiscal experts delivered "good news" about Michigan revenue growth, but cautioned that a "mild recession" may be on the horizon.

Michigan Advance Michigan Advance January 20, 2023 9:00 am EST

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
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This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
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Economy On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families

Gas prices are down, jobs growth is up, and the Democratic-led government is on the verge of passing a once-in-a-generation bill to lower healthcare costs, fight climate change, and increase taxes on big corporations.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 10, 2022 12:42 pm EDT
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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 June 1, 2022 11:00 am EDT