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Michigan will lose all four of its research and development facilities under a new plan to reorganize the U.S. Forest Service, Michigan's two biggest universities would see a funding hit in a 76 billion dollar spending proposal, and more.

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

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

A Dutch princess is visiting Grand Rapids this week honoring Calvin University's 150th anniversary, Jewish state officials in Michigan are speaking out against antisemitism, and more.

After state budget shifts threaten critical reading programs, a private donation is ensuring Kentwood students don't get left behind

The House Republican leader wants to one-up tax cut plans from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative Democrats

Hall said the Legislature will have to make deeper cuts this year that he would have preferred in the first place

House Speaker Matt Hall said the lawsuit is necessary to rein in wasteful and unnecessary spending

The opinion clears the way for the state to continue spending on the programs that were cut last year by the House Appropriations Committee

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said putting that money back was non-negotiable