state budget

The latest House Fiscal Agency monthly revenue report shows sales tax collection in June topped a billion dollars.

On this episode of Stateside, two reporters discuss Michigan's new record-breaking budget. Next, in honor of Zingerman's 40th birthday, a reairing of our conversation with author Michelene Maynard. Then, a successful push to protect land in several northern Michigan counties from development. Finally, the Lansing organization that is teaching young people valuable trades.

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.

A $4.8 billion budget bill that includes spending on water cleanup, infrastructure, and expanded broadband internet is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The state of Michigan is flush with funds as Governor Gretchen Whitmer and members of her administration are drafting their next state budget proposal.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer tried to stop speculation Thursday that local governments and state universities risk losing funding if they have COVID-19 vaccine or mask mandates.

A growing number of local health departments in Michigan have now scrapped COVID-19 emergency orders over fears they will lose state funding.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the final bills of a budget deal with the Legislature in time to meet the deadline of Friday, when the state’s new fiscal year begins.

Language in the Senate bill seeks to restrict local health departments from issuing health orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines requirements for issuing reports on the orders to the Legislature.

It’s no secret these budget bills are moving with unusual speed. What is a secret is what’s in the deal.