by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee considered bipartisan legislation restoring the 2017 Good Jobs for Michigan program. Under the proposal, companies could keep up to 100% of withholding taxes for new employees. Key Points: The...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Senate Fiscal Agency released the January 2023 revenue report, which showed last month’s tax and lottery revenue totaled $3.2 billion, an increase of 8.8% from the prior year. Key Points: Tax revenue was $42.1 million below the projected amount, due to...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 7, 2024 | Amber Chandler
“Why invest in Southeastern Michigan?” “Why now?” If you are a business interested in expanding or wanting to set a foundation, look no further than Southeast Michigan. Navigating this region and understanding where businesses can grow and set a foundation is one of...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 26, 2024 | Liz Gullett
December’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from the prior month at 4.3%. During the month, employment advanced by 8,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month. Key Points: Total employment slightly grew by 0.2%. The statewide labor...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 25, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This evening, before a joint convention of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address. The governor highlighted some of the accomplishments during the past year, including rolling back the...
