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Friday, May 24, 2013  Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures nearing final approval in the Legislature.

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.

Monday, May 07, 2012 

Thursday, February 09, 2012  The governor announced his 2012 budget plan today, but some school leaders aren't that excited about his ideas.

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.