Budget

“Anytime you’re down in enrollment, there is a budget impact,” said Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon. “Generally, international students ... would pay higher tuition as well. So, when you’re using one international student, the budget impact actually is higher than one domestic student.”

“It has a long-term stench of failure based upon the actions of a couple council people," Neeley told reporters.

Michigan’s projected revenue to support a roughly $80 billion state budget is steady and predictable, even if it’s not as flush as it was in recent years.

The Michigan House of Representatives approved the proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday.

The Michigan Senate approved a few of its plans for the state’s next budget Thursday, including spending on agriculture, natural resources, and regulatory affairs.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal for the coming fiscal year Wednesday. It includes more money for public safety and schools.

The budget season at the Michigan Capitol will kick off Wednesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presents her spending plans to the House and Senate appropriations committees.

Doug Small says research indicates for every tourism dollar spent, there’s a $7.5 return.

Budget negotiations will continue this week as Democrats and Republicans seek common ground on House and Senate proposals.