Blog tagged as Budget

4.25 Percent Income Rate Stands After Appeals Court Ruling

03/08/24 11:28 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
4.25 Percent Income Rate Stands After Appeals Court Ruling
The state’s personal income tax rate will not return to 4.05 percent after the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the reduction from 4.25 percent applied only to 2023.

Rogers Polling Ahead Of Other Republican Senatorial Candidates

03/01/24 01:14 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Rogers Polling Ahead Of Other Republican Senatorial Candidates
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is polling well ahead of other Republican candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat

House Panel Weighs Michigan Marketing v. Pure Michigan

02/16/24 10:54 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House Panel Weighs Michigan Marketing v. Pure Michigan
The newly renamed Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Economic Development and Lifelong Learning had its first budget hearing, during which Chair Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) asked more about the difference between Michigan Marketing and Pure Michigan funding.

Gov, DHHS Want More TANF Dollars For Poor Families

02/15/24 01:39 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gov, DHHS Want More TANF Dollars For Poor Families
The Governor wants Michigan to be substantially more focused on direct cash assistance to severely poor families when spending federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars

Education Board Debates MiLEAP As Proposed Budget Slashes MDE Funds

02/14/24 11:17 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Education Board Debates MiLEAP As Proposed Budget Slashes MDE Funds
The State Board of Education tabled a resolution Tuesday that would oppose portions of the Fiscal year 2025 budget proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and heard highlights that would pull literacy supports from the department.