Veto drama over mental health funds shocks West Michigan
Governor Whitmer line item vetoes nearly 1 billion from the 2020 budget altering community mental health funding. The Lakeshore Regional Entity CEO Greg Hofman says nailing down a dollar amount is tough as the SRE distributes Medicaid funds for mental health in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Negotiations aim to restore funds in the current fiscal year starting Oct 1.
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CMH
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West Michigan
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Allegan
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Whitmer to seek supplemental bill after big budget vetoes
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she will push a supplemental budget through the Legislature to fund priorities after vetoing nearly 1 billion from a GOP led plan. She targets departments including prisons and reading coaches and a tuition free program for nontraditional students amid road funding sparring.
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Whitmer
Michigan
OK Conference approves 2020-21 realignment splits OK Green
After two defeats the OK Conference vote passed 35 to 14 on Wednesday approving the 2020-21 realignment that breaks up the OK Green. The new structure shifts Holland, Zeeland East, Zeeland West and nearby schools into different groups, increasing travel and elevating enrollment as a factor.
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Byron Center
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Grand Rapids
Upton supports oversight over Trump Ukraine questions
Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan says he does not back a formal impeachment inquiry but welcomes committee investigations into Trump’s Ukraine interactions. He calls for answers and confirms GOP oversight, noting three committees will question officials. He remains undecided on endorsing Trump’s re election.
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Nevada
Southwestern
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