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The Democratic chair of the state House budget committee faces questions about a business she co-owned that helped clients seeking taxpayer funds for projects. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer put abortion rights, a clean energy plan and guaranteed paid worker leave on her agenda for the Legislature’s fall session that begins next week. The governor outlined her priorities Wednesday in a special address. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Legislature wrapped up work on the state budget Wednesday and headed out for the summer. New school funding plans, including money for universal pre-school and university tuition caps were all part of it. Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson help unpack it all.

The Michigan House committee that helps write the state Department of Health and Human Services budget is holding a public hearing this morning. Colin Jackson has more.

The chair of the state House higher education budget subcommittee called Thursday for a permanent fund to help schools upgrade and maintain campus security systems. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan judiciary outlined millions in proposed budget changes to state lawmakers this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan officials are seeking another $750 million to support a planned Ford battery plant in Calhoun County. Colin Jackson has more.

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.

Michigan Democratic lawmakers say they want to keep petition signature gatherers from lying to voters. Colin Jackson has more on some policy goals outlined Tuesday.

Democrats continue to make plans for assuming control in Lansing next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.