Budget https://www.wcmu.org/tags/budget Budget en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Michigan’s school counselors spread thin, not able to help students enough https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-10/michigans-school-counselors-spread-thin-not-able-to-help-students-enough Michigan has a shortage of public school counselors, and is next to the bottom nationally in student-counselor ratios. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-10/michigans-school-counselors-spread-thin-not-able-to-help-students-enough Lillian Williams, Capital News Service MI looking at an austerity budget for 2026 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/mi-looking-at-an-austerity-budget-for-2026 State officials have reduced their expectations for tax revenue growth, which will require austerity budgeting heading into the next fiscal year. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:31:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/mi-looking-at-an-austerity-budget-for-2026 Rick Pluta 'The value isn’t just the money': CMU international student enrollment down 27% https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/the-value-isnt-just-the-money-cmu-international-student-enrollment-down-27 “Anytime you’re down in enrollment, there is a budget impact,” said Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon. “Generally, international students ... would pay higher tuition as well. So, when you’re using one international student, the budget impact actually is higher than one domestic student.” Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:26:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/the-value-isnt-just-the-money-cmu-international-student-enrollment-down-27 Masha Smahliuk Flint mayor criticizes city council for missing city charter deadline to pass next year's city budget https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/flint-mayor-criticizes-city-council-for-missing-city-charter-deadline-to-pass-next-years-city-budget “It has a long-term stench of failure based upon the actions of a couple council people," Neeley told reporters. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:14:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/flint-mayor-criticizes-city-council-for-missing-city-charter-deadline-to-pass-next-years-city-budget Steve Carmody Michigan revenue “stable” according to new budget forecast https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-21/michigan-revenue-stable-according-to-new-budget-forecast Michigan’s projected revenue to support a roughly $80 billion state budget is steady and predictable, even if it’s not as flush as it was in recent years. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:35:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-21/michigan-revenue-stable-according-to-new-budget-forecast Rick Pluta | MPRN Michigan House proposes $80.9B budget https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-09/michigan-house-proposes-80-9b-budget The Michigan House of Representatives approved the proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday. Thu, 09 May 2024 19:56:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-09/michigan-house-proposes-80-9b-budget Colin Jackson | MPRN Michigan Senate moves first batch of department funding bills https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-03/michigan-senate-moves-first-batch-of-department-funding-bills The Michigan Senate approved a few of its plans for the state’s next budget Thursday, including spending on agriculture, natural resources, and regulatory affairs. Fri, 03 May 2024 14:41:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-03/michigan-senate-moves-first-batch-of-department-funding-bills Colin Jackson | MPRN Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-08/whitmer-calls-for-public-safety-education-funding-boosts-in-budget-plan Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal for the coming fiscal year Wednesday. It includes more money for public safety and schools. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:53:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-08/whitmer-calls-for-public-safety-education-funding-boosts-in-budget-plan Rick Pluta Whitmer to present budget proposal to Legislature https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/whitmer-to-present-budget-proposal-to-legislature The budget season at the Michigan Capitol will kick off Wednesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presents her spending plans to the House and Senate appropriations committees. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:58:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/whitmer-to-present-budget-proposal-to-legislature Rick Pluta | MPRN West Michigan economic development official says cuts to Pure Michigan campaign a mistake https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/west-michigan-economic-development-official-says-cuts-to-pure-michigan-campaign-a-mistake Doug Small says research indicates for every tourism dollar spent, there’s a $7.5 return. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:21:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/west-michigan-economic-development-official-says-cuts-to-pure-michigan-campaign-a-mistake Patrick Center