by Liz Gullett | Aug 8, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive asking state offices to investigate, calculate, and report the latest impact of tariffs on Michigan’s economy. It was issued one day before the August 1 tariff deadline set by President Trump. Executive Directive...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 4, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Bipartisan legislation restricting cell phone use in schools didn’t receive the necessary support to pass the House. Governor Whitmer announced grants to more than 60 small businesses, which are expected to...
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 Liz Gullett | Jul 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3.3 billion last month, an increase of 8.3% from June 2024, according to the latest report by the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency. Governor Gretchen...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 18, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the initial eight recipients of the first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund, which was signed into law earlier this year. With bipartisan support from elected officials in the legislature, the fund received a $60 million appropriation...