LANSING - Some potentially troublesome data coming in on the Michigan's new tax on health insurance claims shows it is generating only half of what state officials projected, a situation that could raise concerns about whether the state will have enough money to avoid cutting Medicaid programs. But the key word is "potentially." The tax
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday announced that auto supplier Brose North America is investing $60 million to expand in Michigan. The expansion, subject to approvals of state and local incentives, is expected to result in approximately 450 new full time engineering and manufacturing jobs. ?Brose, with 650 employees currently in Michigan, is
LANSING - The Michigan Society of Association Executives said Wednesday some changes need to be enacted to term limits requirements that amount to an average of 33 percent turnover each election, affecting overall decision-making. An outright end to the limits enacted 20 years ago is unlikely, officials with the organization said. But Michigan has some
LANSING - After a decade of economic pummeling, Michigan has enjoyed some strong rebounds in the last year, a report on the state's overall budget from the Senate Fiscal Agency said, but the recent growth does not overcome some ongoing fiscal weakness. The report also said that the 2012-13 budget proposed by Governor Rick Snyder
LANSING ? The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $750,000 Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for the redevelopment of the historic Garden Theater in Detroit that will generate up to $12.3 million in new private investment, adding up to 84 new full time jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. predicted. ?This project will strengthen midtown
LANSING - Overall government tax collections for the 50 states increased $62.1 billion to $763.7 billion in 2011, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Corporate net income tax revenue came to $40.2 billion last year, up 9.4 percent. Tax revenue on individual income amounted to $259.1 billion, up 9.8 percent, and
SAN FRANCISCO - The major film studios and music companies will soon unveil plans for a "copyright center," an organization designed to oversee the implementation of the controversial graduated-response program, CNET has learned. Last July, when some of the country's top Internet service providers, including AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon, agreed to begin implementing a series
LANSING - On April 13, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will team up with regional business leaders and economic developers to host Pure Michigan Opportunity West Coast ? connecting new professionals, college students, and recent graduates with Muskegon and Grand Haven-area employers with jobs to fill. ?West Michigan is enjoying a new era of economic
LANSING - The minimum income at which Michigan residents will have to pay taxes will fall below the poverty line under the recent changes in the state's tax laws, according to a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities highlighted Wednesday by the Michigan League for Human Services. With the reductions to the
LANSING - A free application to follow Michigan campaign finance records is now available through the iPhone and iPad, according to Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. The application is believed to the first of its kind developed by a state elections' office, Ms. Johnson said. A similar application for Android based phones is being developed.