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A bill to increase transparency in the Michigan budget process has passed out of the state Senate, but lawmakers across the aisle want to see more.

The legislation would require lawmakers to publicly list any special spending items they’re requesting, and hold a hearing on them before they’re voted on.

Public scrutiny has intensified on legislative earmarks, especially when it comes to spending on economic development projects.

The Michigan Senate passed a budget transparency resolution Monday as lawmakers scramble to approve a final state budget before a 12:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline.

Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week.

A challenge to a common, controversial and expensive part of the state budget process will be heard Tuesday by a Michigan Court of Claims judge.

A libertarian-leaning think tank has filed a lawsuit seeking to challenge a key aspect of how the state budget is put together.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says alleged embezzlement by a former legislative staffer shows how the process of earmarking in the state budget has been abused.

Republican leadership in the Michigan House announced its picks for several House committee chairs today and said the party wants to focus on budget earmark transparency.