Blog tagged as Budget

More Kids Chow Down On Free Meals In Schools

10/30/24 11:14 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
More Kids Chow Down On Free Meals In Schools
The number of students in Michigan public schools eating free breakfast and lunch increased last year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Early Voting On 'Record-Breaking' Pace In First Year

10/23/24 02:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Early Voting On 'Record-Breaking' Pace In First Year
With more than 1.1 million absentee ballots already turned in, Mark Grebner of Practical Political Data reported today that what he's seeing is that Democrats' response rate is about 4.5 percent higher than Republicans.

$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line

10/07/24 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line
A new $1 million funding pot for students to anonymously report "improperly stored" guns is supposed to go to Michigan's current OK2SAY program

EMS Providers Stuck With $6M In Unpaid Prison Bills

08/29/24 11:13 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
EMS Providers Stuck With $6M In Unpaid Prison Bills
Somebody owes Michigan EMS providers $6 million in unpaid health care services they've provided Michigan prisons, and they're asking lawmakers to help.

Budget Deletes Severance Pay Reporting Mandates For Departments 

07/26/24 02:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Budget Deletes Severance Pay Reporting Mandates For Departments 
All departments will no longer need to report to legislators on the severance packages given to outgoing state employees, particularly high-ranking department officials and directors, under the recently signed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget.