Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan

Every one of those seats is on the ballot, but experts say only a fraction are truly competitive and could decide what type of Legislature Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson or Republican rival John James will work with next year.

Michigan lawmakers added $125 million in funding for projects in their district to the new state budget. See what made the cut, including funding for Tulip Time and the Detroit Auto Show.

State and local leaders want $800 million across the next five years for various affordable housing programs in Michigan. Proponents say they hope the funding, which totals $160 million a year, will lead to 10,000 new “attainable housing units” for Michigan residents.