Michigan’s Republican Party leaders found little positive about Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s idea to alter the state’s college scholarship program, except to turn the proposal into a political liability for the first-time incumbent.
The plan would create a new, $4,000 scholarship for every student in Michigan who pursues at least two years of college or technical training after high school. The state currently provides a Merit Award scholarship of up to $3,000 to college-bound students who perform well on standardized tests.
“I know this doesn’t get you U-M tuition, but . . . it’s an assist and it says that every child matters,'’ Granholm said to a standing ovation while unveiling her special request to the Legislature at last weekend’s Washtenaw County Democratic Party Dinner in Ypsilanti.
Michigan’s Republican Party leaders found little positive about Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s idea to alter the state’s college scholarship program, except to turn the proposal into a political liability for the first-time incumbent.
The plan would create a new, $4,000 scholarship for every student in Michigan who pursues at least two years of college or technical training after high school. The state currently provides a Merit Award scholarship of up to $3,000 to college-bound students who perform well on standardized tests.
“I know this doesn’t get you U-M tuition, but . . . it’s an assist and it says that every child matters,'’ Granholm said to a standing ovation while unveiling her special request to the Legislature at last weekend’s Washtenaw County Democratic Party Dinner in Ypsilanti.
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