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State lawmakers working to finalize school funding bill

1 week ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

by: Tim Skubick Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:19 PM EDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:19 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A key GOP lawmaker is telling 6 News Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick he thinks they will be able to finalize a new state school funding bill before the July 1 deadline.
TIM SKUBICK: The battle for funding of schools

2 weeks ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

Question: If you had a choice between improving the roads vs. spending more state dollars on K-12 schooling, which would you choose? It's not even close in the polling. Schools.
State education funding debate continues

2 weeks ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

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TIM SKUBICK: Party vs. compromise

3 weeks ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

Finally. Something most of you can agree upon. In a state known for its cantankerous strong divisions based on geography (think Yoopers vs. the rest of us), political beliefs, and fill in the blank, now comes a question from pollster Richard Czuba. Should lawmakers vote based on what their political party stands for or should they compromise and seek bipartisan cooperation instead? Now, before you answer, here’s a stab in the dark on what the two sides are thinking.
Consumer confidence polls show rising inflation

3 weeks ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

by: Tim Skubick Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:56 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:57 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new poll is out, looking at consumer confidence, and as 6 News’ Tim Skubick found out, it’s waning in Michigan.
TIM SKUBICK: The auto industry economic conundrum

4 weeks ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

Ah. Life was so much simpler back in the day when the Michigan economy revolved around growing trees; then chopping them down and then growing them again. In the logging business, there was never a debate about how the trees were polluting the air. They actually made it healthier.
New poll released on how Michiganders view the economy

4 weeks ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

by: Tim Skubick Posted: May 29, 2025 / 11:01 PM EDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 11:01 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new poll has been released on how people view the Michigan economy. Tim Skubick reports that it is not good news for the auto industry.
New poll shakes up the race for governor

1 month ago | wlns.com | Storm Wolf |Tim Skubick

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Former GOP Speaker agrees with pushback against state's 'corporate welfare' plan

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tim Skubick

The BriefCurrently, some Republicans and Democrats have aligned against the governor's plan they call "corporate welfare."Former GOP House Speaker Jase Bolger recently did an interview where he weighed in on the situation. Bolger agrees with the effort and says business incentives used by southern states should be considered. LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Jase Bolger is the former GOP House Speaker who is part of a very unusual alliance.
Efforts against corporate tax cuts receives bipartisan support

1 month ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

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