By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
Governor Granholm has signed the last of the bills that make up the state budget. In total, the governor struck out what may be a record number of 72...
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Governor Granholm says she will not shut down popular agriculture support programs, as some had feared. But Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan...
By Bob Allen
Michigan State University Extension officials may face closing their statewide facilities if Governor Granholm vetoes their budget.
The state pays the program each...
Almost half the seats on the Board of Education in Traverse City are open this year. Northern Michigan's largest school district serves nearly 10,000 students. Financial problems continue to mount for the district as charter schools in the region...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
Governor Granholm says she will use her line item veto power to free up millions of dollars for college scholarships, local governments, and...
The shutdown drama played out after midnight while most of Michigan slept, and it affected few, if any, state services before it ended after a couple hours. Even so, it was an embarrassment.
"Today was a very difficult day. It never...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
There was little progress made on breaking the budget deadlock today at the state Capitol, as lawmakers prepare to meet into the night. The session...
By Laura Weber, Michigan Public Radio Network
Republican and Democratic leaders at the state Capitol have now agreed to move forward with what is essentially the Republican plan. State House...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
Budget talks at the state Capitol dragged into another day with no deal imminent. Legislative leaders say they're continuing to talk in hopes of...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
Budget talks at the state Capitol dragged into another day with no deal imminent. Legislative leaders say they're continuing to talk in hopes of...
