Articles tagged: state budget
House-approved education budget adds 5 percent cut to Michigan universities that offer domestic partner benefits
Posted: May 06, 2011On top of a 15 percent cut to Michigan universities, the state education budget approved Thursday night by House Republicans would add a 5 percent cut to universities that offer domestic partner benefits to their employees. Read more »
House Republicans approve education budget with deep cuts to schools, colleges and universities
Posted: May 05, 2011Public schools, community colleges and universities were dealt the blow they feared tonight as the Michigan House of Representatives approved a $13.8 billion state education budget. Like other recent budget decisions, the 57-53 vote to ... Read more »
Ann Arbor area lawmakers offer mixed reactions as Michigan House approves $6.9 billion state budget
Posted: May 05, 2011The Michigan House of Representatives voted 62-48 on Wednesday to pass a Republican-backed omnibus budget for all of state government except education. The $6.9 billion general fund budget for next fiscal year, starting Oct. 1, ... Read more »
Gov. Rick Snyder to take questions from public radio listeners on state budget issues, education reform
Posted: May 04, 2011Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will take questions May 13 from public radio listeners across the state on education reform, the state budget and the economy during a special broadcast being labeled "A Conversation With Governor ... Read more »
Ann Arbor area lawmakers divided as Michigan House approves Gov. Rick Snyder's controversial tax plan
Posted: Apr 29, 2011After Thursday's vote by the state House to approve a massive tax break for Michigan businesses, state Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, and other Democrats say they're increasingly worried about GOP plans to take away ... Read more »
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