Politics/Government

Strategic Fund Approves Projects To Generate $138.4 Million In Investments

LANSING - Michigan Strategic Fund approved three brownfield work plans as well as Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization program incentives to four companies planning expansions in the state. The projects are expected to generate up to $138.8 million in investments and add 399 new jobs in Michigan. ?Today?s wide range of projects all mean

By |2012-11-28T00:00:00-05:00November 28th, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|

Personal Protection Plan Edits Produce Howls From Schools, Local Governments

LANSING - Local government and school groups howled Tuesday about the new plan to reimburse them from revenue lost through the phase-out of the industrial portion of the personal property tax, but their lines of defense appeared to fracture with legislative Democrats signaling support and one significant mayor also voicing backing. Two Democratic senators, Sen.

By |2012-11-28T00:00:00-05:00November 28th, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|

MBPA Urges Legislature To Approve Bill To Create Michigan Health Exchange

WARREN - The Michigan Business and Professional Association and its sister organization the Michigan Food and Beverage Association are calling on the State House of Representatives to both pass Senate Bill 693, which establishes a state-based exchange, and appropriate the $9.8 million federal planning grant that is critical to laying the groundwork for a health

By |2012-11-14T00:00:00-05:00November 14th, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|

Bolger, Greimel Elected To Lead House Next Session

LANSING - House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) and Rep. Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) were chosen Thursday to lead their respective caucuses in the 97th Legislature, and both said they would work across the aisle when possible. The Republicans will continue another term in the majority, but with a smaller caucus, as they will return in

By |2012-11-09T00:00:00-05:00November 9th, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|

DNR Encourages Support For Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger

LANSING - With more than 1.1 million Michigan residents annually seeking food assistance, the Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to consider making a donation to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger when purchasing hunting licenses this year. Donations will be used to support the processing of deer donated to participating processors. Last year, the venison donated

By |2012-11-01T00:00:00-04:00November 1st, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|

Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Projects

LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a handful of economic incentives Wednesday as well as a request for proposals for the state's 2013 Business Incubator Program. Total funding available in the incubator program is $8.5 million. It assists entrepreneurs in launching and growing start-up technology companies throughout the state. The MSF is looking for

By |2012-10-25T00:00:00-04:00October 25th, 2012|Archive, Politics/Government|