Whitmer urges GOP to renegotiate state budget talks
Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Republican leaders to return to budget negotiations after vetoes totaling nearly 1 billion and a reallocation of 625 million within agencies. She defended 147 vetoes and 72 unenforceable GOP provisions as necessary to correct a flawed final package. Rep. Bradley Slagh called renegotiation a chance to realign priorities and cooperate on fixing the budget.
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Gretchen Whitmer
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MDOC warns of public safety risk from GPS funding cut
Michigan Department of Corrections faces a potential public safety risk as budget cuts threaten funding for replacing GPS tracking tethers used on thousands of parolees and sex offenders. Verizon 3G to 4G upgrade deadlines and a $4.6 million need set tight timelines across 105 offices while 3G towers shut down.
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Trustees weigh airport in Park Township vote
Park Township trustees, in a split Sept. 30 decision, voted to keep operating an 80 acre airport at Ottawa Beach Road and 152nd Avenue. Denise Nestel cited broad resident support but warned against a blank check for taxpayer funds while Jim Gerard questioned public support and suggested state utility status could unlock grants.
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Jim Gerard
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