LANSING - Republican lawmakers introduced bills on Wednesday that would prohibit the amendment of tax credits originating under the now-defunct Michigan Economic Growth Authority, which have accumulated a $9.4 billion liability in the state and caused a budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. Rep. Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) and Rep. Gary Glenn (R-Midland) introduced HB
LANSING - Fifty-three teams representing 20 career and technical centers from across Michigan will meet in Lansing on March 22-23 for the annual Michigan ProStart Competition, where kids are showcase their culinary skills. Hosted by the Michigan Restaurant Association Educational Support Foundation, the student competition will take place at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West from
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Work Truck Show 2015 Green Award was presented last week to Miller Electric Mfg. Co. of Appleton, WI, for the company's EnPak power system. Miller received the award at The Work Truck Show 2015. The Green Award recognizes the product at The Work Truck Show that best enhances work truck fuel
DETROIT ? Grand Circus, a tech educational space in downtown Detroit, has been named as a participant in President Obama?s TechHire initiative, described as a ?bold multi-sector initiative and call to action to empower Americans with the skills they need? for high-paying, in demand careers.? ?We?re proud to be a part of this innovative, nation-wide
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids Community College announced Thursday they are now offering a 50 percent scholarship for a six-month membership program to the Geek Group to all GRCC students who are enrolled in a workforce development program. As members of the Geek Group, students will have access to a state-of-the-art machine shop, wood shop,
LANSING - Nearly 60 companies from across the state will be honored at the eleventh annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event on May 7. Awards include the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, Main Street USA, Small Business Innovation, Government Contractor of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Exporter of the Year,
LANSING - A pair of bills that would exclude the definition of Software-As-A-Service from the use tax and sales tax and grant the right to use prewritten software installed on another person's server won unanimous approval in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. Without SB 82 and SB 83 , a 6 percent tax exists
GRAND RAPIDS ? Tech entrepreneur Keith Brophy will once again look in his crystal ball and pronounce upcoming technology trends on March 18 at the City Flats Hotel Ballroom. Brophy, who has made his predictions for the past 13 years, threw out this teaser to entice attendees: An interesting perspective on the Apple watch and
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder said Tuesday that he will not support an immediate end to the state's film incentive program, comments that come as the House prepares to vote on a bill eliminating the program. The House advanced HB 4122 to Third Reading on Tuesday with a vote on the bill expected Wednesday. A
LANSING - Action to erase a $330 million General Fund shortfall in the 2014-15 current fiscal year is now complete with Governor Rick Snyder signing Tuesday bills that make some reductions, but mostly a variety of moves to replace General Fund money with revenue from other sources. HB 4110 (PA 5, immediate effect) and HB