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Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week. Colin Jackson has more.

A challenge to a common and expensive part of the state budget process will be heard today by a Michigan Court of Claims judge. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The U.S. Justice Department is preemptively challenging potential Michigan climate change lawsuits targeting oil and gas companies. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A group of Democratic state Senators unveiled a K-12 spending plan Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Senate Democrats announced a plan Wednesday to expand cash assistance and tax credits for parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused a case that challenges Michigan’s constitutional ban on public financial support for non-public schools. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee approved bills Tuesday that would expand regulations on mobile home parks. Rick Pluta reports.

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years old. Rick Pluta has more.

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that last year’s state income tax rate reduction is temporary. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act would apply to the governor and state lawmakers under legislation discussed before the state Senate Oversight Committee. Colin Jackson has more.