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The state Legislature capped weeks of negotiations Wednesday with the adoption of an $81.7 billion state budget. It now goes to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Legislature returns to Lansing today with plans to finalize the new state budget for the coming fiscal year. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Time is ticking for Michigan lawmakers to agree on the state’s next budget ahead of a scheduled break at the end of the month. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan Republicans say they’re still looking to play a bigger role in budget negotiations as the process inches along. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation now has a full-time director after months under interim leadership. Colin Jackson has more.
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When Michigan lawmakers come back this week, they’ll start looking at budget proposals from the opposite side of the Legislature. Colin Jackson has more.
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Those affected by PFAS contamination are pushing Michigan lawmakers for more action. But, as Colin Jackson reports, House legislation could take a few more weeks to be introduced.
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The Michigan Legislature is putting final touches on its budget proposal, and environmental issues are prominent. This is the first time in 40 years both chambers and the governor’s office are led by Democrats at the same time. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conversation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, went straight to the source. State Senator Sarah Anthony chairs the Appropriations Committee. They discussed planned funding for environmental protections and more equitable distribution of funding for environmental and social justice programs.
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The Michigan Legislature is putting final touches on its budget proposal, and environmental issues are prominent. This is the first time in 40 years both chambers and the governor’s office are led by Democrats at the same time. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conversation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, went straight to the source. State Senator Sarah Anthony chairs the Appropriations Committee. They discussed planned funding for environmental protections and more equitable distribution of funding for environmental and social justice programs.
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The Legislature is back at the Capitol today with an eye toward making progress on the next state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.