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Democratic Michigan Senate leadership says its new health care proposal would lower insurance costs for residents

The spending bills passed with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against the legislation

The bills would fund some state departments, public universities and community colleges

Social Security Administration handles the federal government’s social safety net, including retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits

Last year, Republicans on the state House Appropriations Committee used a unique authority to block $645 million dollars in budget items that were already approved and signed into law

The governor is calling for $625 million to support literacy in her budget proposal

During testimony, speakers described a dire situation where child care itself is too expensive and there aren’t enough providers available

There are two bills introduced in the Michigan Senate to amend the Michigan school code and the school aid act to include universal school meals

Democrats questioned the sudden urgency behind the vote

A deal could be coming in a lawsuit over nearly $650 million in canceled state spendingA state court in Lansing was supposed to hear oral arguments in the case Friday