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Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit could get checks in the mail later this year. The state Senate adopted a bill Thursday to fix a problem created by a political fight between Republicans and Democrats. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol today to resume meeting following a two-week spring recess. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Tuesday to restore a tax break on retirement income and to boost the state earned income tax credit. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Senate adopted a tax proposal Thursday along party lines and amidst arguments over who most deserves a break. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A major Democratic priority bill seemed to lack enough support for Michigan House leaders to hold a vote Wednesday evening. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her new budget proposal Wednesday to the Legislature. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will present her budget proposal today for the coming fiscal year. The governor says it will include a focus on services for families and children. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature’s Democratic leaders rolled out a tax relief plan Monday that includes sending out $180 rebate checks and expanding the earned income tax credit. Republicans in the minority say the Democrats’ plan doesn’t go far enough. We have more from Rick Pluta.

More details are expected today on a package to help taxpayers deal with the rising cost of living. We have more from Rick Pluta.

'Tis the season, as they say—tax season, that is. For many, it’s a stressful time of year, particularly if you can’t afford assistance in getting those taxes filed accurately and on time. That’s why the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program was developed, and it has more than 80 volunteers to help those in need in Washtenaw County. This year, there are some tax changes as some of the pandemic programs end and new tax breaks are offered. WEMU's David Fair discusses the program and how to access it with the United Way of Washtenaw County's vice president of development, Susan Smith.