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The Foundation Aid formula determines how much each public school district receives from the state in education aid. That amount is supposed to be based on need

ALBANY, NY - Members of the Assembly Republican Conference joined parents and education stakeholders to share their concerns and voice opposition about the governor’s Executive Budget proposal ending the provision of “hold harmless” for school funding assistance. The proposal as stated would cause irreparable harm to certain school districts statewide negatively impacting children’s education. Inevitably,…

(The Center Square) – After a projected tax surplus through fiscal year 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she doesn’t expect “sweeping” tax changes, to Republicans’ chagrin.

ALBANY — Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul has outlined her goals for fiscal year 2025, calling for $233 billion in expenditures, a 4.5% increase from last year’s $229 billion budget.

Universal school lunch is a bill footed by taxpayers, not a gift given by politicians

This is the third consecutive year in which personal income is projected to shrink in Michigan, relative to inflation, the Senate Fiscal Agency says.

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2024) - Holland's first female mayor wants to stay in Lansing for two more ye...

The prize totals $842.4 million and is the 10th largest in U.S. history. The commission said it has an estimated lump sum value of $425.2-million. Both amounts are before taxes.

TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a criminal “cell” that uses stolen credit card numbers to purchase lottery scratch tickets at convenience stores and gas stations.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Michigan Lottery's contribution to the state's School Aid Fund has topped $1 billion!