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Budget surplus causes debate in Lansing

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Michigan capitol building in Lansing.

A pleasant problem occupies the minds in Lansing today: What should be done with a projected surplus of $971 million?

As one might expect, there is no shortage of debate surrounding what should be done with the windfall. 

We're joined by Chris Gautz, Capitol correspondent for Crain's Detroit Business, and Jonathan Oosting, MLive's Lansing reporter.
 
Listen to the full interview above. 

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