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State Rep. Helena Scott warns Ferndale council of proposed Lansing budget cuts
Summary
State Rep. Helena Scott (D‑8th District) briefed the Ferndale City Council on Republican House budget proposals she said would cut education, health and local revenue‑sharing; she said Democrats voted against the plan and negotiations were ongoing in the Senate.
State Representative Helena Scott (D‑8th District) addressed the Ferndale City Council on Sept. 8 to summarize legislative budget developments in Lansing and their potential effects on local families and communities.
Scott said House Republicans had proposed a budget that, in her view, would cut funding for K‑12 education, health services and local governments. She cited multiple line‑item reductions she attributed to the House plan,…
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