budget

County Moves Toward Four-Year Budget Cycle

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:53:07 +0000

For the first time ever, Washtenaw County officials will be preparing a four-year budget proposal. County commissioners voted 7 to 2 Wednesday night in favor of a resolution directing the county's administration to develop a quadrennial budget. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Cutting A2 Schools $8.7 Million Deficit

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:54 +0000

Ann Arbor public schools superintendent Pat Green's proposed budget cuts of $8.7 million for next school year include a reduction of 75 employees. It's the starting point for budget discussions, as we hear from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor City Budget Preview

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:11:25 +0000

Ann Arbor City Administrator Steve Powers has given city council a preview of his proposed budgets for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Hear more on the spending plans from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Picture Improves for A2 Schools

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:55 +0000

The budget situation for next year is not quite as bad as first projected for the Ann Arbor school district. School administrators released the latest revenue projections Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Washtenaw County Posts 2012 Budget Surplus

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:28:47 +0000

Washtenaw County finished 2012 in a bit better budget position than expected, giving the county some additional money to use the current fiscal year if needed. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Dialogue Sessions Start Later This Month

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:24 +0000

As part of the timeline for developing a budget for the next school year, small groups of Ann Arbor school board members will meet with community members in dialogue sessions. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Council Readies Budget Plan and Priorities

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:45:59 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council discussed budget impacts from work plans created around council's five priority areas at a work session Monday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Schreiber Delivers State-of-the-City Address

Bob Eccles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:38:57 +0000

Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber gave his state-of-the-city address Tuesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

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A2 City Budget Preview

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:25:28 +0000

Ann Arbor city staff gave an overview of of the impacts of "status quo" budgets for the 2014 and 2015 fiscal years to city council Monday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Plan Budget Campaign

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:27:45 +0000

As the Ann Arbor school district addresses an expected 17 million dollar budget shortfall next year, the school board is planning a new budget campaign. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ypsi School Board Prepares For Serious Budget Cuts

Bob Eccles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:53:54 +0000

The Ypsilanti school board is making plans to consider serious budget cuts. As WEMU's Bob Eccles reports, the plans hinge on what happens at the polls November 6th.

Ypsilanti Schools Budget Struggles

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:48:18 +0000

The start of the new academic year is approaching, and officials in the Ypsilanti district are continue to work at securing September paychecks . WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports.

A2 School Board Approves New Budget

Bob Eccles — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:04:28 +0000

2012-2013 spending plan restores counseling and

achievement programs.

New Budget Still $4 Million in the Red

Bob Eccles — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:10:54 +0000

The Ypsilanti school district's new budget still

has a huge deficit.

Board May Use Reserves to Shore Up Budget

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:09:59 +0000

Ann Arbor school board holds public hearing on new budget.

A2 Council Approves New Budget

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:54:49 +0000

Budget includes no reductions in police and fire services.

Many Fear Budget Will Hurt At-Risk Students

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:27 +0000

Ann Arbor school board holds budget forum.

District Facing Millions in Budget Cuts

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:16:18 +0000

Ann Arbor's school board is considering three budget scenarios.

School Board Considers Cuts in Transportation

Bob Eccles — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:59:42 +0000

The Ypsilanti School district is looking for ways to cut spending and save money on transportation.

EMU President Addresses Rising Costs

David Fair — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:08:26 +0000

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin discusses college costs and more with WEMU's David Fair.