michigan budget

Budget negotiations will continue this week as Democrats and Republicans seek common ground on House and Senate proposals.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposed a $79 billion budget that aims to invest in schools and public health while cutting taxes for retirees and low-income households.

On today's show, two reporters discussed the legislative budget. Plus one historian dished on his book that tells the story of the Kellogg brothers. And chalk artist David Zinn joined to discuss his work.

The vetoes include money for marketing for adoption programs, tax credits for adoptive parents and health centers that advocate against abortion.

Journalists covering state politics broke down Michigan's newly approved state budget—and what the $76 billion plan means for the average Michigander.

The Legislature is on a three-week summer recess after finalizing budget bills and sending them to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. But that was just round one of state budget negotiations.

The Michigan Legislature wrapped up work on budget bills in a session that lasted into the early morning hours Friday. But another round of spending plans is still needed, because the state still has billions of dollars in the bank.

The roughly $77 billion plan includes a $54.8 billion for state departments as well as a combined $22.1 billion for school aid, community colleges, and public universities.

The Michigan Senate could advance its full budget proposal to the House of Representatives by the end of next week.

The Michigan Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would drop the state’s income tax rate to under 4%.