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What should the Michigan legislature do with the state's budget surplus?

Michigan Public | By Zoe Clark
Published January 5, 2012 at 3:56 PM EST
Michigan's State Capitol building.
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Michigan's State Capitol building.

The non-partisan Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency is reporting that the state is bringing in more money than expected with the 2011 fiscal year ending with a surplus. Joining us now are Susan Demas, political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority Leader and Senior Policy Fellow at Public Sector Consultants.
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Politics & Government Michigan LegislatureRick SnyderSusan DemasKen Sikkemabudget surplus
Zoe Clark
Zoe Clark is Michigan Public's Political Director. In this role, Clark guides coverage of the state Capitol, elections, and policy debates. She hosts the weekly show It's Just Politics.
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