state budget

Federal funds have been dwindling, and advocates across Michigan say they need help from the state — but legislators are having trouble agreeing on a state budget.

The state Legislature funded the entire Cold Case Program last year. Its status in the next budget is uncertain.

Economists say Michigan has more than a $200 million budget surplus this year. They say revenues will continue to grow in the coming years as the economy…

Governor Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders have agreed on a plan to complete the new state budget. But the Gongwer News Service says that…