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State's Corporate Welfare Agency Tone Deaf to Requests for Transparency

MEDC treats transparency 'as an annoyance'

… much-needed transparency at the MEDC, companies accepting tax credits … conclusion of the hearing, the MEDC's chief executive, Steve Arwood, … a longstanding belief that MEDC presumes the public can't expect … with business interests. “The MEDC should have insisted that the … the Mackinac Center. “But the MEDC has treated basic transparency … more

Beer Website Provides More Information About Taxpayer Investment Than The State

Deals that never materialize are not reported by the MEDC

… "American Badass" beer. The MEDC doesn't mention anything in … business. The transparency of the MEDC is a concern, said James Hohman, … Center for Public Policy. The MEDC only tracks deals when the … are not reported on by the MEDC. For example, in 2008 the MEDC approved an estimated $827,000 … more

In 20 Years, Only Two Corporate Welfare Recipients Created 1,000+ Jobs

MEDC projections rarely come true

… recently, had the governor, MEDC, local agencies, etc., with … it was created in 1995, the MEDC has approved benefits for just … Both projects came under the MEDC’s former flagship program, the … created just seven. Many of the MEDC's announcements were made with … online advertising program. The MEDC authorized $38 million worth … more

What Would it Mean to Unleash the MEDC?

… its best, but it would be one way to unleash the MEDC. The state’s already doing some of that. Two programs … economy and justify taxpayer costs. Unleashing the MEDC is not about creating a conducive business environment … taxpayers have gotten for them. No, unleasing the MEDC is about politicians delivering money to select … more

Secretive Bidder Wins Pure Michigan Contract Over Transparent One

Auditor General, not MEDC, should hire reviews of corporate welfare programs

… centerpiece of its proposal. The MEDC has a reputation for obfuscation … Legislature should strip from the MEDC the right to review its own … investment from Pure Michigan. The MEDC has appeared perfectly comfortable … apparently unaware of the MEDC’s reputation for preferring … department itself. Because MEDC officials have incentives to … more

Every Corporate Welfare Incentive Means New Jobs, Except for Most of Them

MEDC says 'every' subsidized project 'means jobs'

… only met 19 percent of their projected job totals. The report found that one company only created 14 of the 200 jobs it was projected to create. The MEDC has offered selective benefits to companies many, many, many, many, many, many times (you get the picture) that created few or no jobs. more

According to Beneficiaries, All Government Spending Is Worth the Investment

… awarded a refundable tax credit to a convicted embezzler who had promised to develop water and electrical modules for use by third-world countries. The MEDC’s analysis showed that there were going to be 1,048 jobs created in the surrounding area because of the project, which was used to justify state support. … more

Job Numbers Vary Widely for Taxpayer Funded Electric Car Battery Maker A123 Systems

MEDC reported hundreds of jobs just prior to company's bankruptcy

… dynamics of how payroll was distributed and to how many employees is unclear to state and federal government officials. Kathy Fagan, spokeswoman for the MEDC, said the jobs number for A123 Systems was taken directly from A123's payroll records. "The feds may break out their numbers differently, but we don't … more

Tourism Promotion Study Criticism Absurd, Ironic

… inform public policy decisions, MEDC officials keep this methodology … to “check the work” of the MEDC’s consultants because their … multiple no-bid contracts from the MEDC, and whose current chair is a former MEDC official. When challenged on … hallmarks of valid scholarship. MEDC officials have strong incentives … more

State's Corporate Welfare Arm Says Ex-Attorney General Approved Being Less Transparent

MEDC: AG gave 'informal verbal advice' about not disclosing tax information

… general's office. In 2009, the MEDC stopped disclosing the names … on three questions posed to MEDC Vice President of Communications … the determination? 2 — Did MEDC ask for the ruling? 3 — Has … office.” To the question, “Did MEDC ask for the ruling?,” Shore … explanation for this particular MEDC step away from transparency. … more