https://www.wcmu.org/tags/state-budget State Budget en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say A recent report shows bird populations are continuing to decline, and one third of birds need immediate conservation action. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-pushes-toward-100-clean-energy-by-2040-despite-funding-cuts Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals? Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-pushes-toward-100-clean-energy-by-2040-despite-funding-cuts Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-16/demand-988-suicide-hotline-states-funding Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:37:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-16/demand-988-suicide-hotline-states-funding Michael Marks https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-14/judge-is-asked-to-block-645-million-in-disputed-state-spending The case of $645 million in state spending unilaterally canceled by a Republican-led state House committee is scheduled for its first court hearing. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:42:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-14/judge-is-asked-to-block-645-million-in-disputed-state-spending Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Michigan's newly adopted transportation budget directs significantly more money to the state's roads and bridges. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:35:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/mclaren-cheboygan-emergency-room-to-get-17-million-renovation The medical group plans to double the space of their emergency services, including adding behavioral health-specific beds and a complete renovation of their existing space. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:27:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/mclaren-cheboygan-emergency-room-to-get-17-million-renovation Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-30/cannabis-industry-advocates-lawmakers-say-24-tax-on-michigan-marijuana-is-too-high The proposed new wholesale tax on marijuana products to fund road repairs in the next state budget and years down the road is much too high and would result in job losses for a booming Michigan cannabis industry, advocates and lawmakers said Tuesday as they rallied for a lower tax rate. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:43:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-30/cannabis-industry-advocates-lawmakers-say-24-tax-on-michigan-marijuana-is-too-high Ben Solis https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/what-would-a-michigan-government-shutdown-look-like-heres-what-happened-before The Michigan Legislature legally has until Oct. 1 to pass a balanced state budget or else state government will shut down — as it has before. Past shutdowns have only lasted hours, but nonetheless impacted state parks, Secretary of State branches, unemployment offices and more. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:44:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/what-would-a-michigan-government-shutdown-look-like-heres-what-happened-before Jordyn Hermani https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/every-state-in-the-nation-has-some-form-of-a-budget-in-place-except-pennsylvania-and-michigan Just two states in the nation have been unable to pass some form of a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year – and now, they’re staring down significant consequences if their respective legislative bodies fail to act soon. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:29:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/every-state-in-the-nation-has-some-form-of-a-budget-in-place-except-pennsylvania-and-michigan Emily Previti, Pennsylvania Capital-Star | Ben Solis, Michigan Advance https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/mdot-lack-of-funding-puts-michigan-bridges-at-risk-of-closure State transportation officials say 100 bridges across Michigan are currently without state funding to keep up with essential repairs and risk closing by 2035. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/mdot-lack-of-funding-puts-michigan-bridges-at-risk-of-closure Rick Brewer, Brianna Edgar