LANSING - What seems like a relatively mundane change - altering the definition of a wind turbine in several tax laws - has prompted a significant battle pitting energy groups on one side and local governments and public school districts on the other. Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) introduced HB 4570, HB 4571, HB 4572 and
EAST LANSING - Oregon, Louisiana and North Carolina have the lowest tax burdens of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, while Alaska, North Dakota and West Virginia the highest, so says Anderson Economic Group's 2015 Business Tax Burden Rankings. Michigan improved from 28th in the survey a year ago to 23rd today. This
FARMINGTON HILLS - What does a cancer diagnostics company, a drone delivery startup, a towel-inventory management system and Detroit-based bicycle maker have in common? They all pitched Great Lakes Angels investors Monday at the last GLA meeting before the summer break. More than a dozen potential investors sat through 15-minute presentations, and 10 minutes of
LANSING - The Department of Environmental Quality released its plan to improve water quality and uses over the next 30 years, and is now seeking feedback to be sure the plan accurately captures resident's needs, Office of the Great Lakes Director Jon Allan said Tuesday. Because addressing water issues is a long-term agenda, Allan said
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LANSING - A bill that would phase out the state's film incentive program was significantly broadened Tuesday to repeal statutory authority for the Michigan Film Office, which long predates the state's 2008 foray into using tax credits to attract productions to the state, as well as the Film Advisory Council. The change clearly concerned the
FLINT - Kettering University hosted industry leaders from 24 companies across Michigan at the inaugural Unleash the Intrapreneur conference on June 3 in the Campus Center. An Intrapreneur is a person who works from within an organization to bring value to the company by recognizing and championing opportunities for innovation and growth. "The goal of
MARSHALL - Universite Laval from Quebec, Canada, achieved 2,098 miles per gallon with its student-designed and built vehicle that met the strict SAE Supermileage competition criteria of a single occupant, and a one-cylinder, four-cycle engine. Two other college teams achieved more than 1,000 mpg in the 36th annual competition, held last week at the Eaton
LANSING - It is becoming more and more urgent for employers to review their policies that address off-site work. New proposed rules from the Department of Labor governing exempt employment are likely to go into effect at the end of this year. When they do, they will almost certainly expand considerably the number of non-exempt
DETROIT - Cal Carson will have the rumored highlights of what has typically been Apple's "really big show," the 2015 World Wide Developers Conference, this coming week. Will Apple TV finally get the makeover it has desperately needed? Will the world catch the beat of Apple's uber music service? What new tricks will appear in