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Whitmer Ready With “Plan B” For Michigan Road Money

By • Jan 30, 2020
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s ready to go-it-alone to come up with money to pay for road repairs.  That’s if Republicans won’t support her proposal for a fuel tax increase.  That was the message Whitmer delivered in her second State of the State speech last night.  We have more from Rick Pluta.


Here’s How Ann Arbor's Police Chief Wants To Improve Department’s Relationship With The Community

By • May 4, 2016
Jim Baird City of Ann Arbor Police
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The Ann Arbor Police Department continues to work on improving its relationship with the community.  Chief Jim Baird discussed the issue.


Ann Arbor Budget Proposal May Contain Higher Utility Rates

By • Apr 18, 2016
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Ann Arbor's city council will receive the revised 2017 fiscal year budget proposal tonight.  


New Budget Plan Would Shut Down Some Michigan Prisons

By • Apr 15, 2016
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Two prisons would close under a plan adopted by a state Senate budget subcommittee. 


Ann Arbor School Board To Discuss Hiring More Teachers

By • Mar 9, 2016
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  More teachers may soon populate classrooms in Ann Arbor schools. It is among the topics of discussion to be held at Wednesday night's Board of Education meeting at Forsythe Middle School. 


Assistance For Flint Is Top Priority In New State Budget

By • Feb 11, 2016
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Governor Rick Snyder’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal year pays a lot of attention to Flint’s drinking water crisis and the state’s infrastructure shortcomings.


Affordable Housing Wins in 2014 City of Ann Arbor Budget

By • May 21, 2013
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Ann Arbor City Council will dip into fund balance a bit further next fiscal year to give a boost to affordable housing and human services. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports,  early this morning the City Council,  passed an 83.1 million dollar general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year. 

Ann Arbor Schools Budget Forum

By • May 8, 2013

There has been no shortage of input from the community at public forums on the Ann Arbor School District's budget proposal. The latest hearing was held Tuesday night at Pioneer High school. The budget proposal calls for eight-point-seven million dollars in cuts for the upcoming academic year. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, attendees are also suggesting ways to enhance district revenue.