Blog categorized as Budget

Hall Wants SFA's Projected $1B Surplus To Go To Roads 

01/10/25 12:26 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hall Wants SFA's Projected $1B Surplus To Go To Roads 
House Speaker Matt Hall said Thursday the estimated $1 billion that the Senate Fiscal Agency says the state will ultimately end Fiscal Year 2024 with, and the extra $1 billion expected in the current FY ‘25 and next year’s FY '26 should be put into roads, bridges and infrastructure.

CRC: Hall's Road Funding Plan Creates $2.5B Hole

12/10/24 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
CRC: Hall's Road Funding Plan Creates $2.5B Hole
House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)'s plan to shift $2.7 billion in tax revenue to road infrastructure will mean "major reductions" of around 17 percent to the state's General Fund

Senate Votes Against State Taking Foster Care Children's Benefits

11/12/24 01:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Votes Against State Taking Foster Care Children's Benefits
When a child in foster care receives federal benefits, the money currently goes into the State of Michigan's pocket.

Local Proposals: 25% Schools, 20 Roads, 21 Safety, 34 A Mixed Bag

10/21/24 02:10 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Local Proposals: 25% Schools, 20 Roads, 21 Safety, 34 A Mixed Bag
County, township and city ballot proposals in Michigan are reporting 382 money-related measures on local ballots on Nov. 5, making up nearly $2 billion in requested revenue.

MSF Endorses UP Medical Device Manufacturer Expansion

10/08/24 02:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSF Endorses UP Medical Device Manufacturer Expansion
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board Monday supported a nearly $500,000 grant for the business expansion of a medical device manufacturer in Marquette.