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The Ypsilanti City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night to increase the target for its budget stabilization, or “rainy day” fund. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on a resolution to increase the target for its budget stabilization, or “rainy day” fund. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan brought in a little over $3 billion in revenue last month. Colin Jackson has more on the latest estimate from the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies.

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.

The incoming Republican state House leader has called for redirecting revenue from the corporate income tax and sales tax on fuel to road repairs. And House Speaker-elect Matt Hall called on Democrats to adopt the plan before adjourning for the year. Rick Pluta reports.

To balance the budget as it’s presented, the city will need $3.6 million additional dollars from its general fund balance. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Funding for studies on public power and compensation are included in the budget proposal. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The state got an idea Thursday of how much money it could have for the next couple of years. Economists gathered for the Consensus Revenue Estimating…

There’s less money than expected for Governor Rick Snyder and the Legislature to put together the next state budget. There’s also a shortfall in the…