budget proposal

The proposed $1.3 million investment would add eight positions to the MSP Victim Services Program

The state’s fiscal year does not begin until October, but a law says the Legislature is supposed to finish the budget by July first

Prosecutor says Grand Rapids officer who killed Patrick Lyoya won't face second trial, Kent County residents and healthcare leaders met to voice concerns over Medicaid cuts, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine resigns, and more.

State Budget Director Jen Flood said, cuts to the Medicaid health insurance program would require some tough decisions that are not baked into budgeting plans at this point

This morning, Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington presented a proposed $735 million budget to the City Commission for 2026

The executive directive instructs the MDHHS to create a report within 30 days detailing the effects of a congressional Republican proposal that could cut $880 billion from Medicaid over 10 years

The state will have $770.4 million more than was anticipated

A new segment from Living West Michigan from WGVU Public Media, nine dams in West Michigan are getting updates, Michigan is playing host to the biannual Americas Competitive Exchange, and more state and West Michigan news.

The House budget comes in slightly above the governor’s recommended $80.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

The budget now goes to the Legislature, which is controlled by Democrats. But it will take some Republican support to get it all done before the state’s new fiscal year begins October First