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Tuesday, August 23, 2011  A Michigan law says schools are required to provide supplies if a child can't afford it, but with the latest budget cuts schools might not be able to afford the extra cost either.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to quickly find a resolution in the challenge over the appointment of emergency financial managers for struggling cities and schools.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  The financial stability of Bendle Public Schools depends on the people.  The district stands to lose more than 1.3 million dollars in revenue without the renewal of two tax rates.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes is calling for Governor Rick Snyder to “restore the devastating budget cuts to Michigan's schools and protect the state's School Aid Fund from unnecessary raids in the future.”

Monday, June 20, 2011  Monday, the Michgian Governor and Detroit Public School Emergency Manger Roy Roberts announced the plan to restructure the lowest performing schools, by offering more resources.  Do you think this plan will work?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  The Michigan Senate has passed a public school budget that could cut up to $300 per pupil, but offers a potential $200 reduction. What do you think of the plan?

Friday, July 02, 2010  Michigan's public schools will get an extra $11 per student headed into the next academic year under a budget bill that's headed to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for her signature.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  chigan lawmakers are ready to start hearings on the state's next public education budget. State House and Senate committees are scheduled to hold a joint hearing on Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposed schools budget Wednesday.

Monday, November 02, 2009  Governor Jennifer Granholm was in Saginaw Monday, encouraging residents to speak out against the additional $127 cut per pupil in the state’s budget.