LANSING - The political stakes over the current-year budget deficit were stepped up Tuesday as Gov. Jennifer Granholm gave the Legislature two weeks to complete action on her proposed increases in cigarette and liquor taxes and sent a warning to schools that they will be hit with a $50.1 million cut in state aid in
WASHINGTON DC Recently, owners and independent mechanics have been having progressively more trouble getting automakers to reveal all of the diagnostic codes for late-model vehicles, while at the same time interpreting the diagnostic codes has become much more important for proper repair. Pending legislation would require automakers to release the complete set of diagnostic codes.
ROYAL OAK - Women In Communications of Detroit will host a seminar designed to showcase technology without using technology jargon for those in the business community who are not tech savvy. Surf Instead of Sweat through WWW Work is scheduled for Thursday, June 17 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. The seminar will include a
ANN ARBOR A newly published report from the University of Michigan show that an innovative type of brain scan can quickly tell doctors exactly where blood problems lie, and help them decide how to restore blood flow. And it can be done on scanners found in many hospitals. That's the conclusion of two new papers
DETROIT On the eve of the Detroit Regional Chambers Leadership Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, a survey commissioned by the nations largest chamber shows the majority of Michigan business leaders contend health care costs are so out of control they may cut benefits; while a majority of C level executives surveyed say Michigans economy will
SOUTHFIELD Plante & Moran has launched an online web service for the Monroe County Clerks Office, the first step in a long list of new web enabled services that will be offered by Monroe County. The first online services include ordering vital records such as birth certificates, purchasing lists of registered voters, and searching for
PORTAGE Manatron, refocusing on its core property tax and appraisal business, has completed the sale of its Judicial product line to Maximus for $1.8 million. Ten Manatron employees have joined Maximus. The Justice Solutions Division is based in North Canton, Ohio, and has regional offices in Cleveland, Florida and Michigan. These locations support more than
DETROIT - New terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabias oil-rich eastern provinces appear to have dashed hopes that the price of gasoline might finally begin to level out and continues to worry Big Three automakers about the impact on gas guzzling sport utility vehicle sales. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries had started to ramp up
LANSING - Most of an aid package for start-up businesses was vetoed Friday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, though she signed a credit aimed at encouraging development of high-tech companies because she said it was focused and fiscally responsible. The action came two days after Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema (R-Wyoming) first indicated the governor's proposed
ANN ARBOR The Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor Chapter has extended the deadline for submitting nominations to July 1 for its Top Women in Computing Awards. Employers and associates are encouraged to nominate women who have exhibited outstanding scientific and technical achievement or extraordinary service and mentorship within their organization and to the