FLINT – Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday praised the education budget she signed into law though the K-12 spending plan has been criticized by educators as it keeps the foundation allowance flat and reduces mental health and school safety funding.
A K-12 school aid budget unlike any other received final passage just before 5 a.m. Thursday as Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic legislative leaders prevailed over a coalition of dismayed groups – traditionally Democratic allies – representing traditional public schools.
The Ingham Circuit Court sentenced Sandra Bachman, 61, on Wednesday to 23 months to 5 years in prison for sending a death threat over voicemail.
Businesses leaders and environmental organizations made their support of an economic development plan known as lawmakers are facing pressure from school groups to press pause on the proposal and other opponents continue to dig in against the 10-year plan that would put billions toward corporate incentives, housing and transit.
Additional protections for vulnerable adults against abuse and financial exploitation were introduced Thursday by Senate Democrats, a move they said would help prevent such activities at the hands of family members or others entrusted with their care.
The House and Senate Appropriations Committee s on Wednesday held separate meetings considering a legislative transfer of $250 million for a manufacturing megasite being planned in Genesee County.
Legislation to enshrine tenants' rights into statute and enable rental repairs to be deducted from rent was introduced last week, a move the bill sponsor said is needed to ensure tenants receive proper repairs and treatment from landlords.
MACKINAC ISLAND – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Michigan State Housing Development Authority Director Amy Hovey discussed advances made in Michigan's housing shortage and the obstacles that remain persistent in providing accessible housing on Tuesday.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday codifying a federal requirement to provide coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders at the same level as coverage for physical illness.
The results of the May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference were "boring" State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said Friday, and that's a good thing.