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DeVries Nominates Himself For Permanent Director Of Michigan Technology, Management And Budget

LANSING - Michigan Senate Oversight Committee members heard from the director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget during a hearing to weigh reporting a recommendation on his confirmation to the full Senate. Referring to himself as "an advocate of public service," David DeVries told lawmakers Thursday he'd accepted the appointment from Governor Rick

By |2017-10-20T08:55:52-04:00October 20th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|
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Foxconn Proposals Heavy On Tax Exemptions

LANSING - Michigan had offered Foxconn Technology Group some $3.76 billion in incentives for the plant it lost to Wisconsin and another $3.06 billion for a yet-to-be-announced plan, according to letters to the company. But both of those incentives were reduced by the final language of the Good Jobs for Michigan package (SB 242, SB 243 and SB

By |2017-10-20T08:36:17-04:00October 20th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|
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PNC Bank Business Survey: Michigan Economy To Remain In Good Shape

GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan’s economy should remain in good shape for the foreseeable future, according to results of a semi-annual survey PNC Bank conducts with small and medium-sized business owners. Among respondents, 56 percent said they expect their company’s sales to increase in the next six months and nearly one-quarter expect to hire more full-time employees. The

By |2017-10-13T11:49:36-04:00October 12th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|
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Local Michigan officials: Fiscal Recovery Is Mixed, But Slightly Positive Overall

ANN ARBOR - Overall, the fiscal health of Michigan's local governments appears to have improved slightly since last year, according to a new survey by University of Michigan researchers. Across the state, 35 percent of the local government leaders surveyed say they're better able to meet their fiscal needs now than they were last year.

By |2017-10-12T16:35:47-04:00October 12th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|
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Drone Law Pro Schaefer Talks About The Hot Commercial Drone Market

ROYAL OAK - Drone Law Pro Enrico Schaefer just got back from the InnerDrone Conference in Las Vegas and talks about the latest news from commercial drone operators. More than 5,000 folks attended, including the FAA Chairman, who updated drone regulations. Anti-drone technology was hot, Enrico said, such as shooting a net and dragging a

By |2017-10-06T12:20:37-04:00October 1st, 2017|Drones, IoT, M2 TechCast, Politics|
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Forecast: Michigan Should Finish Well In Black As State Fiscal Year Closes Sept. 30

LANSING - Michigan's 2016-17 fiscal year officially ends Saturday, and state budget officials expect a quiet close to the year. There are no urgent transfers or last minute adjustments needed, officials said. The state expects departments to lapse unspent funds, but an estimate on the amount is not yet available. One official said lapses "look

By |2017-09-29T10:08:19-04:00September 29th, 2017|Featured, Politics|
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Michigan Senate Republicans Ask Snyder To Rein In Permit Process At Environmental Quality Department

LANSING - Michigan Senate Republicans expressed frustration with operations within the Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month in a letter to Governor Rick Snyder asking for his office to restore a mindset of being more responsive to customers to the agency. Nearly all 27 Senate Republicans signed on to the September 6 letter to Snyder, in

By |2017-09-29T10:08:19-04:00September 29th, 2017|Politics|
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Michigan House Dems Propose Air, Water Testing In Schools

LANSING - Some House Democrats on Monday announced legislation they said would aid in creating healthy school environments to help students learn and the creation of a Better Classroom Caucus to address environmental and health factors in schools. Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-Oak Park) will chair the new caucus, a statement said. Mr. Wittenberg along with Rep. Stephanie

By |2017-09-21T19:53:25-04:00September 19th, 2017|Politics|
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Coalition Of Michigan House Lawmakers Offer Auto Insurance Reform

LANSING - Fifteen House members last week unveiled their auto insurance reform plan, a package called the “Fair and Affordable No-Fault Reform Package" that they claim will reduce auto insurance rates 20 to 30 percent without cutting benefits. "Michigan's auto insurance system is among the very best in the world when it comes to providing

By |2017-09-19T18:55:17-04:00September 19th, 2017|Politics|
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