DETROIT - A once-in-a-generation political opportunity has opened with the decision of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin not to seek re-election, creating just the second open seat U.S. Senate race in Michigan in the past 36 years, and the names of both parties' heaviest hitters are in the mix for the race. Depending on who decides
GRAND RAPIDS ? U.S. light vehicle sales could top 15.5 million units in 2013 nearing auto production levels not seen since 2007, an auto industry consultant said Thursday. Mike Wall, of IHS in Grand Rapids, in his presentation at the 14th Automotive Suppliers Symposium hosted by Grand Valley State University, said he now estimates 15.2
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday that the feature film Silver Bells has been approved for a film incentive from the state. A Christmas story, the project features a tale of redemption and family traditions. It is being produced in association with the Salvation Army and will film in Manistee, Grand Rapids and
MOUNT CLEMONS - Macomb County has expanded its existing video arraignment system in partnership with the state of Michigan that enables courts outside the country to conduct judicial arraignments of in-custody defendants who are being held at local lockups, county jails, or statewide prison facilities. This technology will use the county?s two-way interactive video system
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wednesday announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $2.76 million into six growing technology companies through the Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund. ?Innovative early-stage companies often need venture capital to help finance critical stages of their development and commercialization,? said Gov. Rick Snyder. ?We are confident that by co-investing
LANSING ? Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville on Tuesday said that while nothing has been ruled out and discussions are ongoing about a solution to raising $1.2 billion in new funding roads, he is less optimistic about being able to act by Thursday to put a proposal on the May ballot. To raise the
DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan economy continued modest growth during February, according to the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index. The February index value was 51.7, a small decline from the January index of 55.3. Southeast Michigan PMI values have ranged between 50 and 55 for seven consecutive months. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests
LANSING ? Michigan Senate Democrats announced the renewal of their Michigan 2020 plan that would allow all graduating high school seniors to, if they wish, attend a public community college or university with their tuition paid for by expiring tax credits. "As Michigan high school students around the state take the ACT today to help
DETROIT ? Stik, a social media company that moved to Detroit from San Francisco four months ago, announced Monday it has closed a $2.3 million Series A financing round co-led by North Coast Technology Ventures and Detroit Venture Partners. Draper Associates, First Step Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Automation Alley also participated in
LANSING - Bills overhauling Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan were passed Thursday by the House without language regarding abortion insurance coverage. The vote was 92-18 for both SB 61 and SB 62, which will now head to the Senate for a concurrence vote. The bills would turn Blue Cross into a nonprofit mutual company,