R&D Tax Credit Approved

The House approved a bipartisan plan creating the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit Program. Currently, 37 states have a version of an R&D tax credit. Furthermore, Michigan is the only midwestern state without such a program. Key Points: The tax...
Legislation Introduced Setting Cleanup Standards

Legislation Introduced Setting Cleanup Standards

Democratic members in the House and Senate introduced legislation setting more stringent cleanup standards with the goal of preventing sites from becoming “orphaned.” Key Points: Provides additional information to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy...
National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

A new talent attraction marketing campaign was launched nationally this week, with the goal of growing Michigan’s population and driving the state’s economic future forward. Key Points: Named the “You Can in Michigan” campaign. According to the Michigan Economic...

Economic Development Package Proposed

Legislation seeking to modernize and transform Michigan’s largest economic development tool was introduced this week. The proposal transforms the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund into the Make It In Michigan Fund, a community-based approach to...
Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor Whitmer is on a seven-day economic investment mission in Japan. While there, she is focusing on securing investments in key industries like mobility, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Key Points: The governor will meet with company and government...