Governor Announces Data Center Plan

Governor Announces Data Center Plan

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan. It aims to ensure that companies pay the full cost of data center construction and operation, strengthen the electric grid, safeguard natural resources, and hold...
Legislature Extends Energy Emergency

Legislature Extends Energy Emergency

The House and Senate adopted a resolution this week that extends Michigan’s current state of energy emergency through September 15. The emergency declaration was issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on April 2. Under state law, the governor’s declaration would have...
Governor On Investment Mission

Governor On Investment Mission

On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off a week-long investment mission in Europe, aiming to build upon current engagement with European partners to attract job-creating investments and foster diplomatic partnerships. While overseas, she will be the only...
Governor Signs Air Base Funding

Governor Signs Air Base Funding

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill appropriating $152 million in funding to upgrade the runways and infrastructure at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Signing the bill prior to the June 1 deadline unlocked $792 million in federal...
Governor Signs Air Base Funding

Legislature Approves Supplemental

The Senate voted this week to appropriate $152 million in state funding to build two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. According to proponents of the supplemental, state funding is needed to ensure the 2028 deadline agreed to by federal and state...