The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) would see a more than 74 percent drop in its funding between the current Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, under the Governor's proposal, as a sizable chunk of its authority is transferred to a brand new department.
A proposal to raise the tipping fees at garbage dumps -- something that's been kicking around Lansing for the last 20 years – made it into the Governor's recommended budget Wednesday
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer makes $159,300 per year and 262 state employees make more, along with 16 of the 19 department heads. Many department directors make even more than their boss, according to records obtained by MIRS through the Freedom of Information Act.
Prescription drug affordability and other bills that are in progress will be prioritized in 2024, said Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids)
