This popped up in my Google alert tonight, "Michigan Governor signs budgets that increase funding for K-12, universities and community colleges
August 15, 2006 -- LANSING – Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed budgets that extend her commitment to investing in our public schools and making education beyond high school accessible and affordable to every student in Michigan. Granholm called the budgets a strong investment in education and the economy...
...Also included in the School Aid budget are $150,000 to expand opportunities for high school students to participate in FIRST Robotics Competitions and $2 million for a new health science middle college program that will allow high school students to earn a diploma and a college certificate or degree in health sciences."
http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/m...yid-15913.html
While this may not be the amount you had hoped for, it is still a step in the right direction. Congratulations!