LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders worked out a budget agreement Wednesday that would allow for a small cut in individual income taxes, twice as much money for film credits, a slight increase in education funding and a down payment on school employees' health care costs in retirement.

The tax cut would amount to $90 million, but most people might not notice it since wealthier taxpayers may save only around $100 and low-income families may save only $10. The state expects to receive nearly $7 billion in income tax revenue this fiscal year and nearly $8 billion next year.

Officials said they hoped to approve the budget by June 1.

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