Granholm outlines plans for cuts and $550M in expanded taxes, fees to balance Michigan budgetEAST LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday she wants to balance the upcoming budget by cutting about half the $1.2 billion Senate Republicans have suggested while raising about $550 million in expanded taxes and fees. Michigan State coach Izzo ready to dance, maybe even sing in show for Coaches vs. CancerEAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo stands on stage and takes a deep breath after his latest two-hour rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway-style show to benefit cancer research. Michigan State University gets $10 million from mystery donor, continuing a nationwide trendEAST LANSING, Mich. — An anonymous donor is giving Michigan State University $10 million. Ford VP expects UAW would give Ford same deal as GM, Chrysler if concessions deepenEAST LANSING, Mich. — A Ford Motor Co. executive says the automaker expects to get the same deal as General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC if unions give more concessions to its rivals. |