Michigan budget battle heats up as Democrats blast GOP over police, education cuts

Michigan Democrats accused Republicans on Wednesday of defunding police services in a new state budget plan, highlighting cuts to training programs and community safety initiatives as an Oct. 1 government shutdown deadline looms. Read: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/27/michigan-budget-dispute-focuses-on-police-funding-ahead-of-shutdown/