Blog categorized as Budget

6 Differences In House, Senate, Gov's General Government Budget

05/23/23 11:26 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
6 Differences In House, Senate, Gov's General Government Budget
When it comes to differences within the General Government budget among the House, Senate and Governor's proposals, the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is where it's at.

Homeless Youth Could Receive Health Care Under Bill

05/17/23 11:18 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Homeless Youth Could Receive Health Care Under Bill
Homeless youth would be able to access health care without parental consent under a bill sponsored by Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) that is part of a bill package sponsored by Rep. Lori Stone (D-Warren) and Rep. John Roth (R-Interlochen).

At Least 26 Michigan National Guard People Are Dying Every Day

05/17/23 11:08 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
At Least 26 Michigan National Guard People Are Dying Every Day
The House Veterans and Homeland Committee took testimony Tuesday pertaining to a mental health crisis killing veterans.

'School Safety' Takes Centerstage During Debate Over Record PreK-12 Budget

05/12/23 01:47 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
'School Safety' Takes Centerstage During Debate Over Record PreK-12 Budget
Senate Republicans Thursday proposed niche funding pots for school safety while offering a total of 28 failed amendments to Democrats' PreK-12 budget recommendation, to which Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) said "talk is cheap."

GOP Attempts 96 Changes To SOAR & Public Safety In Senate

05/11/23 04:07 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
GOP Attempts 96 Changes To SOAR & Public Safety In Senate
Senate Republicans offered 96 failed amendments and attempted substitutes during the Senate's second day of approving $52.9 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 spending proposals Wednesday.