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The Michigan Senate passed a resolution Monday aimed at budget transparency as part of a dash for the Legislature to wrap up a budget deal before the new fiscal year begins Wednesday. Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta have more in this joint report.

Cannabis industry supporters are heading to Lansing on Tuesday opposing a proposed doubling of the state marijuana tax. Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin says its passage could devastate the cannabis industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s happy to see a budget deal has been agreed to but still needs to see the details before giving his final approval. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Michigan is a little more than a week away from the deadline to adopt a budget. As Rick Pluta reports, there are no signals a bipartisan deal in the Legislature is any closer to averting a partial state government shutdown on October 1.

Michigan Senate Democrats are sharing their thoughts on what it will take to fund roads in the upcoming state budget. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor Democrat Jeff Irwin says Michigan needs to change the formula it uses to fund local road construction. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is using a major bridge in Ann Arbor to highlight the need for more funding. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Road officials in Washtenaw County are launching a new asphalt mix in a resurfacing project in Pittsfield Township. As WEMU's Ana Longoria reports, it combines used tires and asphalt.

Stakeholders seem doubtful about any progress in state budget talks as lawmakers get ready for a possible return to Lansing this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Commuters are encouraged to consider detours around certain areas in Washtenaw County beginning this weekend, as the Washtenaw County Road Commission is restricting travel on several roads and highways. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.