Gov. Granholm warns schools of cuts without cigarette, liquor tax increases By AMY F. BAILEY The Associated Press 6/1/2004, 4:36 p.m. ET LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Just days before finishing their academic year, Michigan schools learned Tuesday they may have to scramble to cut their budgets by $28 per student if lawmakers don't agree to increase the state tax on cigarettes and liquor by July 1. Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm said the higher taxes must be approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature by June 15 if they are to take effect next month. Without them, Granholm said state funding for health...
