Michigan's $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)
There's a ton of useful information in today's Daily Detroit, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of how our state works.
I'm joined by longtime budget expert Steve Watson of Watson & Yates to unpack Michigan's new state budget and what it actually means for our lives.
We get into why "flat" funding can feel like a cut once inflation hits, what's in the budget for schools and public transit, and a handful of key earmarks here in Detroit — from the Auto Show to free bus rides for students and Right to Counsel.
We also talk about new and renewed tools to keep people in their homes…
The skinny
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