State Budget

Michigan Senators Eye Rainy Day Fund For Dredging

GOP state Senators want to use $30 million from the state’s rainy day fund to dredge Great Lakes harbors grappling with record-low water levels.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/12

Michigan Budget Includes $2M For Automation Alley

The Michigan state budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, signed last week by Gov. Rick Snyder, includes a $2 million provision for Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/01

New State Budget Get Mixed Reviews Along Party Lines

There will be no shutdown of state government this year as state lawmakers have put the finishing touches on this year’s budget, about three months ahead of the deadline.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/05

Mich. Expects About $300M More In Budget Revenue

Michigan’s budget will have about $300 million more this year than predicted in January, a combination of higher-than-expected tax payments and fewer people receiving Medicaid and welfare benefits, according to state economists.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/17

Snyder Defends Education Spending Amid Criticism From Democrats

Gov. Snyder contends that he is increasing state support for education but the Senate Democratic leader strongly disagrees.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/14

How Should Michigan Spend $800M Budget Surplus?

Some estimates show the state could have more than $800 million in the general fund and school-aid fund. Final numbers won’t be settled for a few weeks.

CBS Detroit–2011/12/27

Snyder To Wall Street: Michigan Is Back!

Gov. Rick Snyder, armed with a new business-friendly state budget, is about to become more aggressive in telling the Michigan story to potential investors.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/28

State Representatives with Warren Woods School Supt. Stacy Denewith-Fici at Pinewood Elementary School in Warren. (WWJ's Pat Sweeting)

Focus On Cuts To Education Intensifies

Those opposed to cutting education funding continue to try to gather support.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/23

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Schools Want Share Of State’s Surplus

Schools have been taking one cut after another for year after year and they’re saying now that there is this surplus, give it to us to buy down that cut per pupil number.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/17

State Looking At $500 Million Surplus

After the big debate over Michigan’s budget — the necessary cuts and the restructuring of the business tax plan — there’s word that there are millions in unanticipated dollars sitting in the state treasury, which earlier seemed bare.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/16

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