Michigan lawmakers find it hard to save money

It’s always hard to save money. We know that’s true for many people, and it’s true for Lansing, as well. And, politics makes it even harder. A recent report by the nonpartisan Citizens Research Council says Michigan is not ready for another recession. The report says lawmakers are short-changing the state’s savings-account, officially known as the Budget Stabilization Fund, but commonly referred to as the “rainy day” fund .