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Michigan may have surpassed revenue expectations for the last fiscal year by over $925 million. Colin Jackson has more.

A new monthly report shows state revenue in Michigan is up this fiscal year compared to the end of November a year ago. Colin Jackson has more.

A new spending bill passed Wednesday in the Michigan Legislature would send an extra $126 million toward schools. Colin Jackson has more.

As the prices of just about everything go up, more people are falling through the cracks and need of a hand-up. WEMU's David Fair looks at efforts to help some of our neighbors achieve financial stability with Pam Maddox, a financial counselor at the Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss helping people through the worst of times and moving toward stable ground.

A couple dozen parents with children at Mitchell Elementary in Ann Arbor held a rally Friday afternoon to raise awareness on how this year’s budget cuts are affecting the school. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After a break of over a month, the Ann Arbor School Board will hold a meeting tonight with hopes of smoother sailing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23.4 billon education budget Tuesday that includes a guarantee the state will pay for at least two years of post-high school learning. Rick Pluta reports.

A report into how and why the Ann Arbor School District had to cut $25 million from its current budget and how its Fund Balance dropped below 2% has plenty of blame to spread around. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Michigan lawmakers pulled an all-nighter and worked until sunrise to finalize the new state budget and then begin the Legislature’s summer recess. Rick Pluta reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board is expected to give final approval to the district’s budget tonight, but not until after being assured the numbers being presented are correct. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.