by Liz Gullett | Nov 1, 2024 | Liz Gullett
During Fiscal Year 2024, Michigan added 27,000 according to data released by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Key Points: The construction sector reached a 20-year high with 200,000 employed. Construction also had the strongest sector growth,...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. When Populists Rise, Economies Usually Fall – New research shows right-wing populists can be harmful to aspects of the economy. Here’s...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 11, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue came in at $3.7 billion, an increase of 1.7% from September 2023. Additionally, total collections were $106.1 million more than prior estimates, according to the monthly report by the Senate Fiscal Agency. Key Points:...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 27, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Michigan was ranked sixth nationally for clean energy jobs. Currently, the state has nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs, with the industry growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment. Michigan Statistics: The 2024 Clean Jobs America Report from E2 was based on an...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 20, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Two state departments requested the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify the schedule of increases to Michigan’s minimum wage. The Court previously ruled the legislature’s use of adopt and amend on a ballot proposal to increase the minimum wage and paid sick time leave...
