https://www.wcmu.org/tags/funding Funding en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/more-investment-in-education-expected-to-reduce-k-12-class-size-help-student-performance The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan League for Public Policy say that the state’s increased appropriations for education this year can help school districts reduce class sizes and improve student performance. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/more-investment-in-education-expected-to-reduce-k-12-class-size-help-student-performance Samantha Ku, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/many-michigan-families-cant-find-child-care-will-400k-help-up-north An MSU study released earlier this month found a lack of access to child care costs the state’s economy $2.9 billion in lost productivity as parents are forced to stay home from work to care for their children. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:06:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/many-michigan-families-cant-find-child-care-will-400k-help-up-north Meakalia Previch-Liu, Leelanau Enterprise https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/a-wmu-program-has-helped-solve-six-cold-case-murders-will-the-state-keep-funding-it The state Legislature funded the entire Cold Case Program last year. Its status in the next budget is uncertain. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:12:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/a-wmu-program-has-helped-solve-six-cold-case-murders-will-the-state-keep-funding-it Anna Spidel https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents "Invest in MI Kids," proposal would put a ballot question before voters to increase taxes on affluent residents to help state's K-12 schools. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:33:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/court-funding-legislation-on-its-way-to-whitmer Legislation that could lead to an overhaul of how Michigan courts are funded is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. It is supposed to move toward a system that relies less on fines and fees and instead promotes more equitable funding between courts. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:43:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/court-funding-legislation-on-its-way-to-whitmer Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/community-grants-support-pfas-advocacy-across-the-great-lakes A Great Lakes coalition is giving out $35,000 in grants to communities impacted by contamination from the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:49:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/community-grants-support-pfas-advocacy-across-the-great-lakes Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-22/1-million-in-federal-funding-earmarked-to-improve-the-michigan-avenue-corridor-in-lansing Lansing is receiving $1 million dollars in federal funding. The money will be used for much needed improvements to the city’s Michigan Avenue corridor. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:23:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-22/1-million-in-federal-funding-earmarked-to-improve-the-michigan-avenue-corridor-in-lansing Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/mi-supreme-court-appointed-panel-seeks-funding-strategy-for-local-courts A panel created by the Michigan Supreme Court is seeking public input on ways to improve access to justice. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:27:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/mi-supreme-court-appointed-panel-seeks-funding-strategy-for-local-courts Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-15/michigan-gop-calls-for-repeal-of-constitutional-amendment The Michigan G.O.P. wants to repeal an amendment to the state Constitution that prevents public dollars from funding non-public education Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:58:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-15/michigan-gop-calls-for-repeal-of-constitutional-amendment Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-13/michigan-state-school-funding-will-look-more-equal-next-year State funding for Michigan school districts will look a little more equal next year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a new school budget bill Tuesday… Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:32:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-13/michigan-state-school-funding-will-look-more-equal-next-year Dustin Dwyer