education spending

In a video announcing the bill-signing, Whitmer made no mention of the consternation and presented a sunnier view of the situation

The budget increases K-12 funding slightly and cuts economic development incentives that were championed by Governor Whitmer

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks aid she expects rank-and-file lawmakers will concur with the spending plan

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about community banking making a comeback. A ballot initiative raising high-income earner taxes supporting K-12 schools. A health insurer reevaluating weight-loss drug coverage.

At-risk funding would go up by 25% for a total of nearly $1.3 billion. Districts would then have the option of putting a portion of that money toward reducing K-3 class sizes

Voters in Lakewood Public Schools District will be asked to consider supporting a $39 million bond proposal during next Tuesday’s election. The district attempted to get a similar proposal passed last year but failed.

A new report says Michigan spent $86 million last academic year to help educate private students in kindergarten through 12th grades, a 51 percent…