by Liz Gullett | Dec 5, 2025 | Liz Gullett
In an effort to address the rising number of phone solicitations, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation creating the Telephone Solicitation Act. The bipartisan package seeks to prohibit abusive, annoying, or deceitful...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 5, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Michigan was awarded $920 million in federal funds to administer the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This is the single largest investment in high-speed internet infrastructure in Michigan and the nation’s history. Furthermore, the private...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Governor Whitmer signed legislation creating a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana. This was part of the overall budget negotiations this year and accounts for a portion of additional funding for roads and bridges. The new tax is in addition to the 10% excise tax and 6%...
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 | May 30, 2025 | Liz Gullett
In keeping with tradition, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered the keynote address at this year’s Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference. The theme of the address was “We can do hard things,” highlighting both past successes and challenges that remain. Key Points:...
