a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:961:"Governor Rick Snyder would like to see Michigan's budget in place by May 31, months ahead of the usual last minute deals of recent years.&nbsp; Lawmakers are already in the process of evaluating the Governor's proposal and expect that the final budget will be different than what the Governor has recommended.&nbsp; <br />
This budget has to deal with a substantial shortfall, projected at $1.4 billion, and there are bound to be different opinions about how those gaps will be filled.&nbsp; For a detailed explanation of some of the major areas that will be affected by the budget and the differences between the Governor's plan, the House and the Senate, be sure to see:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110425/NEWS04/104250334/Differences-emerge-Michigan-budget-negotiations?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE">www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110425/NEWS04/104250334/Differences-emerge-Michigan-budget-negotiations</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";s:1:"7";}}}