Michigan is one of four states that spend more money on prisons than higher education (thanks Soc376). This translates to higher tuition for schools such as the University of Michigan, especially for those out-of-state students. For those who figured there was something stuck up Governor Granholm’s ass, well, congratulations—you were right. Fortunately, she had such obstruction removed from her bowels during emergency surgery a few days ago. Does this mean we can expect more state money towards UM? Perhaps, but it’s only a matter of time until something else gets lodged in there and rates get upped a few more hundred bucks.