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Michigan Budget Deal Hits $84B | Lansing News
Michigan lawmakers pulled off a last-minute budget deal worth nearly $84 billion, narrowly meeting their July 3 deadline while dodging a potential October 1 shutdown. The compromise, forged between Republican House and Democratic Senate leaders, navigates shifting federal funds impacting Medicaid and SNAP, and includes a $9.3 billion contingency fund pushing the total to $84.5 billion — with room for more if federal education aid exceeds projections. Beyond the budget, the package tacks on lobbying reforms, housing updates, and insurance tweaks. Education gets a boost with new teacher…
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