Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Friday, April 26, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers don't agree on how much money to set aside in Michigan's savings account.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Michigan’s insufficient amount of preschool classrooms has students getting turned away at the door.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Hearings on Governor Snyder's $50.9 billion spending plan are scheduled to begin Tuesday in Lansing.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Department of Natural Resources Lt. David Shaw is applauding Governor Snyder’s Budget proposal, which includes funding for 41 new DNR conservation officers.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $50.9 billion budget plan Thursday. A big portion of the his plan is geared towards education.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  As the budget is introduced in Lansing, legislators have carved out a chunk of money towards harbor dredging.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The $48 billion spending plan for the budget year that starts Oct. 1 is law.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The Republican-led Michigan Legislature has finished approving a new state budget that will cut state aid for education and many state departments.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Michigan film makers and movie producers are speaking out about Governor Rick Snyder's plan to limit incentives.

Monday, May 09, 2011  Some parents at several Traverse City Area Public schools will be holding an outreach event Tuesday afternoon -- expressing to fellow parents the need to make our voices heard in Lansing.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Thousands of Michigan teachers, public employees and others are protesting in Lansing.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Governor Snyder plans to let schools know more information about possible funding cuts by the end of April.  The Wolverine community is paying close attention, and preparing to be hit twice as hard.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The Governor signs the measure despite protesters from Northern Michigan and across the state taking their complaints to the capitol.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Northern Michigan schools we spoke with are not happy about losing more funding.