budget

Snyder Says Fight In Legislature Slows Budget Deal

Rick Pluta — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:11:12 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder’s early June deadline to finish the budget, come up with more money for roads, and expand the Medicaid program is fast approaching.

Michigan's transportation overhaul includes more than roads

Current State — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:40:26 +0000

Voices across Michigan---from Governor Rick Snyder to thousands of ordinary citizens---are calling for improvements to the state’s transportation infrastructure.

One Lansing-based policy organization---Transportation for Michigan---is promoting that discussion.

Current State #72 | April 23, 2013

Current State — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:23:05 +0000

Today on Current State: Councilwoman Jessica Yorko on city budget; the drawbacks of dredging; dispute over Ingham county recordkeeping; and Angela Wittrock with Lansing business news.

Councilwoman Yorko on city budget

Current State — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:14:20 +0000

The Lansing City Council continued discussions of Mayor Virg Bernero’s proposed 2014 budget yesterday. This time, the council focused on Bernero’s spending plan for the city’s fire department.

Current State #67 | April 16, 2013

Current State — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:31:25 +0000

Today on Current State: Lansing city budget; Red Cedar now open for fishing ; Wharton Center reveals new season; and a Public Poetry Announcement with Carl Phillips.

Council member Dunbar on 2014 city budget

Current State — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:25:08 +0000

Yesterday the Lansing City Council continued discussions about one of the most challenging parts of next fiscal year’s budget--spending for city police services. Mayor Virg Bernero’s proposed spending plan for the 2014 fiscal year includes a $700,000 cut to the police budget.

State Will Lose $150 Million To Sequester

Rick Pluta — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:03:40 +0000

State officials say they don’t expect they’ll have to lay off employees due to the loss of 150 million dollars in federal funds this year and next.

Current State #52 | March 26, 2013

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:52:10 +0000

Today on Current State: Curtis Hertel on plans to run for Senate; former congressman advocates for mental health; Lansing City Council president's response to budget proposal; and measuring water quality over the years in the Great Lakes.

Lansing city council president responds to Bernero's budget proposal

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:35:12 +0000

Current State #49 | March 21, 2013

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:14:59 +0000

Today on Current State: budget cuts for Lansing police; dancer Nic Gareiss; Dr. Shannon Manning on drug-resistant bacteria; the Ann Arbor Film Festival; and CAFOs for livestock.

Lansing police respond to budget cut pressure

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:13:52 +0000

Police and firefighters in the city of Lansing are under pressure to make concessions to improve the city’s short and long-term budget woes. Last week, a long-awaited report from the city’s blue ribbon “Financial Health Team” called for a million dollars to be cut from the police department’s budget.

Discussing the issue is the President of the Lansing Fraternal Order of Police---the police officers and supervisors’ union---Tom Krug and from the city of Lansing, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Public Service, Chad Gamble.

Snyder Budget Plan Includes More Taxes, Money For Schools, Colleges

Rick Pluta — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:15:20 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder’s budget proposal includes some big spending increases for road repairs and early childhood learning.

Mich. Budget Chief Says Revenue Is Mostly Stable

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:18:56 +0000

Michigan's budget director says the state budget picture remains stable despite softer-than-expected economic growth.

Michigan May Be Short Revenue For Next Budget

The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:17:32 +0000

Michigan's government may close last budget year with $1.2 billion on hand, but it will be needed to balance the current budget.

Mayor Bernero Blasts PPT Measure

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Local governments in Michigan are bracing for more revenue cutting. Last Friday, the state legislature approved a measure that would repeal Michigan’s so-called ‘Personal Property Tax.’

Amid Some Skepticism, Lansing Panel Launches Financial Review

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

In Lansing, a panel of prominent business and civic leaders are diving into an initiative with far-ranging implications. The team—headed by former Mayor Dave Hollister—will explore whether the time has come for a new model of municipal finance.

Snyder Signs New State Budget, Turns to Summer Priorities

Rick Pluta — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:31:27 +0000

Now that the budget’s done, Governor Rick Snyder goes to work on his goals for the balance of the summer. He spent a few minutes with the Michigan Public Radio Network’s Rick Pluta just after he signed the new state budget.

Education Budget Headed to Snyder

Rick Pluta — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:19:56 +0000

A budget for schools, universities, and community colleges is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder.

Lansing Council Leaders, Mayor Hope to Sway BWL Board

Mark Bashore — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:11:56 +0000

Two versions of a proposed Lansing city budget go before Lansing Board of Water and Light commissioners today.

Bernero Drops Plan to Consolidate Police Ops

Mark Bashore — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:38 +0000

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero says he is temporarily dropping a plan to consolidate city police operations in a single location.