Budget Proposal

The director of the state's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said the $1 million budget cut to Michigan's 75 conservation districts is due to the loss of surplus funding from COVID-era relief programs.

The state’s fiscal year begins October first. But school districts, community colleges, public universities and local governments all have budget years that begin in two months. And they all rely heavily on state funding.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says her budget plan will tackle some of the state’s biggest problems – from clean drinking water to improving education.More…