LANSING - The states of Michigan and Illinois Friday announced the creation of an interstate alliance to enable Illinois to access Michigan's Medicaid Management Information System through the technology that supports state Medicaid programs, as a shared service. Through the Illinois Michigan Program Alliance for Core Technology project, Illinois will modernize its outdated MMIS system
DETROIT- The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index rebounded in July to 53.1 indicating the unexpected June drop to 49.2 was only temporary. The July PMI is consistent with index figures for the last six of eight months, which are in the low to mid 50's indicating an expanding economy. The three month average is 54.5.
DETROIT - Business Leaders for Michigan continues to forecast that Michigan's economy will grow faster than the U.S. economy over the next six to 18 months - prompting 52 percent of BLM members to increase hiring in Michigan over the next six months. "Michigan's business leaders continue believe Michigan will outperform the national economy over
LANSING - If Michigan adopts a Medicaid expansion bill the number of adults in the state without health insurance will drop significantly over the next several years, a projection issued by the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation reported. But if the expansion is not approved, then a relatively high number of individuals will remain
AUBURN HILLS - Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales in July increased 11 percent, the automaker's best July sales since 2006. The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand?s 31 percent increase was the largest sales gain
LANSING - Michigan Shifting Gears kicks off a new three-month session on September 24. Registration is open through September 13. The program is designed to help experienced professionals, returning veterans, stay-at-home parents and others facing a career crossroads fine-tune their skills to fit the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups. Launched in 2009 by
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Wednesday the feature film Money is Money has been approved for a film incentive from the state. The twist-filled thriller is set in Detroit and the surrounding areas and is scheduled to film later this summer. Money is Money was awarded an incentive of $2,009,298 on $6,453,717 of
LANSING ? The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved $1.85 million in Michigan Business Development Program incentives to three companies planning on spending $86 million to expand their operations and hire 600 new workers. The projects approved today: Detroit Diesel Corporation, a member of the Daimler group, is a leading manufacturer of heavy duty diesel engines
LANSING - Internet retailing giant Amazon has established several physical presences in Michigan, and under Michigan's own definition, should be assessed sales and use tax, the Michigan Retailers Association has urged the Department of Treasury. In several letters, one issued earlier this month and one in July 2012, MRA President James Hallan said Amazon has
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Monday approved five settlement agreements reconciling 2012 energy optimization costs and revenues and revising those surcharges for five separate electric and natural gas utilities. Northern States Power Company customers using 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month will see an increase of 27 cents on their monthly bill,