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State representative says budget talks are ahead of schedule; flags RxKids and local grants

City of Benton Harbor Commission · May 5, 2026
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State Rep. Joy Andrews told the Benton Harbor Commission that both legislative chambers have passed budget proposals and negotiations are beginning; she said her office is tracking funding for school meals, the expansion of the RxKids program to Benton Harbor, and several grant reinstatements affecting local projects.

State Rep. Joy Andrews (38th District) updated the Benton Harbor Commission on the state budget process and on grant matters affecting the city.

Andrews said both the Michigan House and Senate have passed competing budget proposals and that negotiations among the House, Senate and the governor are beginning. "That is…

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