budget cuts

The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above.The term "sequester" is being tossed…

Michigan could loose $140 million if federal budget cuts happen Friday"The White House says Michigan faces about $140 million in losses if an automatic…

For art teachers in Michigan, it may be hard to even remember what “good news” feels like.Between budget cuts, pink slips and declining enrollment, more…

The city of Lansing faces an $11 million budget deficit in the coming fiscal year.City officials say the shortfall is due largely to a steep decline in…

Full day kindergarten may be in store for more Michigan children, due to changes in the school aid budget.Schools currently get the same amount of per…

Yesterday, Detroit City Council sent a clear signal to Governor Rick Snyder and the rest of the state. By their actions, they said “we need you to send in…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-980560.mp3Well, the great battle over the federal debt limit is over, at least…

Governor Rick Snyder has been in office for six months. And according to him, things are getting back on track. But is there disconnect between the…

This fall Grand Rapids Public Schools will be able to avoid cuts to transportation, art and music. But Michigan’s third largest school district will…

About 500 people in West Michigan spent a couple hours Friday night in Grand Rapids, talking with their state representatives about how to fund public…