by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
Neither the House nor the Senate is scheduled to hold session during the week. Many legislators, staff and clients are attending the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual conference in Boston, MA.
by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
On Wednesday, Attorney General Nessel reached agreements with several tree service companies. A default judgment bars Canary Tree Service and its owner Justin Hartmann from operating in Michigan. Additional settlements with Garrison McKinney and Holtslander include...
by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
On Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved two major development projects. The first, a $40 million expansion by Hudsonville Ice Cream in Holland. Hudsonville’s project is supported by a $700,000 state grant and a 15-year tax exemption. The second...
by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
This Thursday, Governor Whitmer announced $1.49 million in Match on Main grants to more than 60 Michigan small businesses, expected to create 444 new jobs and revitalize over 107,000 square feet of vacant or underused space. With record participation, 50 recipients...
by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
This week, a bipartisan-backed bill to restrict cellphone use in Michigan schools failed in the state House after receiving no Democratic votes, despite being a priority for Governor Whitmer. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Mark Tisdel (R-55), said it included...
