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Monday, May 20, 2013  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  UPDATED WITH POLL: Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cut back hours for air traffic control employees is starting to have an impact on travel.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Federal education funding will drop $54 million and affect special education programs, after-school programs and aid for schools with more students in poverty.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  His proposed budget will pump $63-million into civil works projects here in Michigan.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday that that all the air shows for the famed dare devil pilots will be canceled for the rest of the year

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The district is looking to cut a million dollars for the next school year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A shrinking budget, a million dollar shortfall, and some tough decisions face a Northern Michigan School district. Charlevoix Public Schools, like most around the state, are having to make do with less. For Charlevoix, that may mean having to close one of the three schools in the district.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Federal cuts have hit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, slashing the park's annual budget by more than $230,000 dollars.