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The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.

Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the upcoming budget for the County Health Department. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, one area where a personnel shortage continues is having enough qualified nurses.

The Ann Arbor School District is looking to make major cost reductions, including the immediate sale of the Earhart and Balas district properties. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Avalon Housing is working to secure funding allocated in the new Michigan state budget to support its affordable housing programs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

A new report is questioning whether the state's newly approved budget is actually balanced, as required by the state constitution. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills Tuesday that make up the new state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Leaders of a cash assistance program for pregnant and new mothers have a $20 million dispute with the Republican leadership of the Michigan state House. Colin Jackson explains.

The Legislature met until early this morning to finalize the new state budget – missing the legal deadline by two days. We have more from Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta in this joint report.

The Michigan legislature is in session today as it continues to work on a budget. Like last year, lawmakers missed yesterday’s deadline to come up with a spending plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports what one local state representative is still hoping to see funded.