A developing proposal from Senate Democrats would allow Michigan high school graduates to get grants of up to roughly $9,500 a year for attending college by ending some tax credits and other revenue changes.
The grants could be used to pay tuition or associated costs for attending public universities and community colleges in the state.
The plan would be paid for by closing what Democrats call "tax loopholes" and ending some tax credits, collecting sales tax from out-of-state Internet retailers and saving money on state contracts.
Democratic Senator Gretchen Whitmer told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it's a bold step needed to make Michigan more prosperous and attractive to businesses.
The proposal likely would face stiff opposition in the Republican-dominated Legislature, particularly at a time of tight state budgets.
