Jordyn Hermani

1 week ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

Michigan Senate Republicans announce their own public legislative earmarks portal, following the state House’s lead House lawmakers were required to submit pet project requests last week ahead of final budget negotiations In all, House lawmakers are asking for almost $3.4 billion for 791 projects LANSING — Republicans in the Michigan Senate are taking a page from their House counterparts, unveiling on Monday a public website that lists earmarks — otherwise known as “pork” — they want added to...

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Jordyn Hermani |Mike Wilkinson |Simon D. Schuster

Michigan House lawmakers are requesting more than $3.3 billion for nearly 800 pet projects in their districts and across the stateThe requests vary from HVAC system upgrades for Michigan’s public schools to building a wellness and aquatic center in Benzie CountyIt’s the first time earmarks have been made public ahead of finalizing the budget.

1 week ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

Michigan House lawmakers are requesting more than $3.3 billion for nearly 800 pet projects in their districts and across the stateThe requests vary from HVAC system upgrades for Michigan’s public schools to building a wellness and aquatic center in Benzie CountyIt’s the first time earmarks have been made public ahead of finalizing the budget.

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

Members of the Michigan state House on Wednesday approved bills looking to undo recently enacted clean energy siting legislation The bills stand no chance of being taken up by a Democrat-led Senate, which was integral in crafting the solar law in 2023 House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, says that’s by design as the GOP is already looking to retake the state Senate and governorship in 2026 LANSING — House Republicans on Wednesday voted to overturn recently enacted legislation that...

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

The Department of Government Efficiency this week cut about $15 million in grant funding for AmeriCorps volunteer efforts in Michigan Programs impacted include tutoring for students grades three through eight, Special Olympics funding and homeless supports The cuts come as part of a larger decimation of AmeriCorps funding, with DOGE this month cutting an estimated 41% of the agency’s budget LANSING — Michigan is expected to lose about $15 million in grant funding for AmeriCorps projects,...