state budget

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are raising tuition, partly in response to uncertain funding from the state and federal governments.

What’s brewing for school budgets as Republicans in the state Legislature make a case for major structural changes. Also, an entomologist explains why swarms of mayflies, annoying as they may be, are actually a good thing. And we visit one of Detroit’s most celebrated new restaurants, where tradition meets technique.

Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall says he's forming a new committee to review spending and regulations, raising fears the Legislature will miss a budget deadline.

A state panel has delivered the official revenue numbers the governor and the Legislature use to craft the new state budget. But they came with warnings of uncertainty.

Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy wants to create a septic system database. Michigan is the only state without a statewide septic system code.

Road funding, innovation, and housing made up three core parts of a talk Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave in Grand Rapids Monday.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration rolled out its 83-point-five billion dollar proposed budget Wednesday for the coming fiscal year.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget chief will formally present her spending plan to the Legislature next week.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state budget bill Wednesday, finalizing spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

Guest host Colin Jackson talks with a Gongwer News Service reporter about the new budget passed by the Michigan Legislature. Also, some summer gardening tips for home gardeners during hot spells. Plus, join us as we track influences to country music.