LANSING (AP) -- Michigan lawmakers are continuing preliminary votes on the next state budget.

Multiple subcommittees are expected to make recommendations on pieces of the state's next spending plan on Thursday at the state Capitol.

A House panel could take a vote on a proposal to cut state aid that goes to Michigan's public schools.

Lawmakers in the House might also vote on a proposal that would rescind the extension of state-paid health insurance coverage to same-sex partners or other adults living with some state employees.

Republicans want to reject a decision by the Michigan Civil Service Commission to award the benefits starting in October.

The measure to rescind the benefits would require approval from two-thirds of House members to succeed.

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