LANSING - In an order, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled unanimously approving a Public Service Commission decision allowing for the siting and construction of a wind energy transmission line. The decision reversed in part a decision of the Court of Appeals that the PSC, and a 2008 act requiring minimum alternative energy generation in
DETROIT ? Metropolitan Detroit's economy grew again in March, the eighth consecutive month of positive economic activity, according to the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index. The PMI grew by four points in March, from 51.7 to 55.7, signifying a faster growing economy. The three month average also increased from 52.9 to 54.2. Generally, PMI values
ANN ARBOR ? A group of Michigan faculty, students, alumni, university research and research partner institutions are launching in the second quarter Michigan eLab, a $40 million investment pool focused on financing promising U-M start ups. In January, Michigan eLab received $2.25 million from the Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund, which received its funding from
DETROIT - Clark Hill PLC and Thorp Reed & Armstrong LLP announced Friday a merger that will include more than 300 attorneys at 12 offices in seven states. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. The combined firm will utilize the brand name Clark Hill Thorp Reed in chosen markets, including all
LANSING - Most retailers maintain a positive projection for spring sales but the industry's overall short-term outlook took a hit in February, according to the Michigan Retailers Association, falling more than seven points on the index. The sales index number for February dropped below 50 for the second time in three months, showing consumers were
LANSING - The assessment paid by auto insurance customers to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will increase 6 percent on July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, the association announced on Wednesday. The increase is $11 more than current rates, or $186 per insured vehicle, and represents $156.44 to cover anticipated new claims, $29.12 to
DETROIT - GreenLancer, a Web-based solar energy engineering company, said it has secured more than $275,000 in private funding from a syndicate of Michigan-based investors. The offering was oversubscribed with additional investors still clamoring to jump on board. Initial investors in GreenLancer include Bizdom (Detroit), Start Garden (Grand Rapids), Blue Water Angels (Midland) and Northern
EAST LANSING - As Michigan becomes the nation's 24th right-to-work state, its residents remain sharply divided over whether the new law will hurt or help the economy, Michigan State University?s latest State of the State Survey shows. Of the 1,013 Michigan adults surveyed this winter, 42.7 percent said they believe the new law will help
DEARBORN ? AAA Michigan has launched a new web site to educate teen drivers just as a new state law goes into effect March 28 that bans talking on a cell phone while driving for anyone with a Level 1 or 2 license. This comprehensive resource provides extensive state-specific information and useful tools to help
ANN ARBOR ? AutoHarvest, a non-profit website that connects the auto industry with entrepreneurs and inventors, wants to become in the words of its CEO the Amazon of Innovation. AutoHarvest Foundation took another step towards that goal this week when it announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to help