Great Lakes Wire

02/07/2020

Michigan's economic development officials have given a few companies rewards to expand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but lawmakers across the country should agree to stop offering these deals to companies, one public policy group believes.

Michigan's economic development officials have given a few companies rewards to expand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but lawmakers across the country should agree to stop offering deals to companies, one public policy group believes.

12/05/2020

As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, business owners throughout the United States are pleading with local governments to lift restrictions on business operations. Read more..

As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, business owners throughout the United States are pleading with local governments to lift restrictions on business operations.

03/05/2020

If you are a state employee in Michigan who is designated as nonessential, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas (R-Midland) wants you to be laid off or reassigned to save the budget amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more..

If you are a state employee in Michigan who is designated as nonessential, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas (R-Midland) wants you to be laid off or reassigned to save the budget amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

16/04/2020

To free up money to address the current COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Legislature worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cut approximately $80 million in spending from the state general fund. Read more..

To free up money to address the current COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Legislature worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cut approximately $80 million in spending from the state general fund.

16/04/2020

Many American are anxious to return to work, or school, or prepare for summer vacations. Our social lives and the ordinary things we took for granted seem like a faraway dream during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more..

Many American are anxious to return to work, or school, or prepare for summer vacations. Our social lives and the ordinary things we took for granted seem like a faraway dream during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/04/2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation. Read more..

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

03/04/2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization for two anti-malaria drugs to be used as a possible treatment for COVID-19, but Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration disagrees with this decision. Read more..

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization for two anti-malaria drugs to be used as a possible treatment for COVID-19, but Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration disagrees with this decision.

03/04/2020

The impact of the new coronavirus pandemic is forcing the state of Michigan to readjust its priorities in terms of spending.

31/03/2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing pushback over her decision to suspend portions of the state's Open Meetings Act (OMA) in order to permit public groups to meet electronically through April 15, according to The Center Square. Read more..

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing pushback over her decision to suspend portions of the state's Open Meetings Act (OMA) in order to permit public groups to meet electronically through April 15, according to The Center Square.

09/03/2020

An Indian company’s request for Michigan tax incentives before it builds a $1 billion plant has some watchdogs barking. Read more..

An Indian company’s request for Michigan tax incentives before it builds a $1 billion plant has some watchdogs barking.

03/03/2020

State Rep. Beth Griffin, R-Mattawan, issued a reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address, which included a bonding proposal of $3.5 billion for road funding.

18/02/2020

The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation is suing United Auto Workers (UAW), alleging that they threatened to fire an employee after he refused to pay union dues, and then scammed him by requiring him to pay more than $7,500 in dues to a fake union. Read more..

The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation is suing United Auto Workers (UAW), alleging that they threatened to fire an employee after he refused to pay union dues, and then scammed him by requiring him to pay more than $7,500 in dues to a fake union.

05/02/2020

The Michigan Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration has been working with Pew Charitable Trusts to investigate alternate and innovative reform practices. Read more..

The Michigan Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration has been working with Pew Charitable Trusts to investigate alternate and innovative reform practices.

22/01/2020

Ottawa County has heard the voices of many of its residents concerning the groundwater issues. Read more..

Ottawa County has heard the voices of many of its residents concerning the groundwater issues.

17/01/2020

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

10/01/2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

06/01/2020

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

04/01/2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors. Read more..

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

29/12/2019

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools.

27/12/2019

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states. Read more..

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

22/12/2019

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

20/12/2019

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports. Read more..

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

19/12/2019

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states. Read more..

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

18/12/2019

State Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) earlier this month voted in support of a new supplemental budget plan that seeks to help the state’s workers, veterans, children and families. Read more..

State Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) earlier this month voted in support of a new supplemental budget plan that seeks to help the state’s workers, veterans, children and families.

17/12/2019

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data. Read more..

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

17/12/2019

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data. Read more..

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

17/12/2019

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Michigan, according to an analysis of federal data. Read more..

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Michigan, according to an analysis of federal data.

17/12/2019

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Bloomfield Hills is the best Michigan suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month. Read more..

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Bloomfield Hills is the best Michigan suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

17/12/2019

Public schools in Michigan spent an estimated $17.7 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 2.1 percent increase in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report. Read more..

Public schools in Michigan spent an estimated $17.7 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 2.1 percent increase in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report.

23/10/2019

A proposed gas tax to repair Michigan’s roads may be revisited before the end of the year. Read more..

A proposed gas tax to repair Michigan’s roads may be revisited before the end of the year.

19/10/2019

State tax revenues in Michigan amount to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 12th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more..

State tax revenues in Michigan amount to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 12th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

18/10/2019

A beginning teacher’s salary in Michigan averaged $36,599 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 33rd highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA). Read more..

A beginning teacher’s salary in Michigan averaged $36,599 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 33rd highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

18/10/2019

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website. Read more..

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.

15/10/2019

Taxpayer contributions to Michigan’s public pension funds in 2018 amounted to 80.1 percent of the total, the 11th highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more..

Taxpayer contributions to Michigan’s public pension funds in 2018 amounted to 80.1 percent of the total, the 11th highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.