EV battery maker lays off quarter of staff
Our Next Energy ‘on track’ to build facility after $237M welfare package Read more
In Michigan, regulations contribute to high housing costs
Half as many housing permits were issued in 2022 as in 2005 in Michigan Read more
Ford pares back Marshall plant, and state incentives will follow
Automaker will hire 800 fewer people than planned; investment will shrink by $1.3 billion Read more
Auditor: 97% of Michigan’s $18B in COVID spending was federal money
A single firm earned nearly $149M producing commercials Read more
EV battery maker gets $189M in corporate welfare, lays off 170 employees
Mass layoffs come less than two years after incentive package Read more
MSU loses claim that student privacy trumps transparency law
Universities increasingly cite federal privacy law to withhold information Read more
Michigan township’s ban on short-term rentals brings lawsuit
Park Township’s enforcement of long-neglected ban began in October. Litigation soon followed. Read more
Detroit charter network up for $1 million award
Charter schools overcame resistance from Detroit’s school district Read more
Nessel distances self from AG opinion in lawsuit response
AG argues that the interpretation driving Michigan tax law is “not at issue” in suit Read more
Sine Die: Democrats lose majority; Legislature will adjourn for the year
Bills passed in January will require bipartisan support Read more
Gotion project brings 5 job losses in Green Township
Voters in 2 districts punish supporters of heavily subsidized battery plant Read more
Michigan Democrats will lose House majority but hold speakership
As 54-54 House tie looms, Democrat Joe Tate keeps gavel Read more
Michigan bill would make some arcades illegal gambling establishments
Will Chuck E. Cheese become a den of iniquity? Read more
Case closed: Flint Water Crisis ends without a single prosecution
Nessel distances herself from failed effort; Michigan taxpayers have spent $60M; the final bill will be bigger Read more
Automakers pump brakes on EV transition
Ford, GM and Honda all backtrack from EV projects in same week Read more
Ford halts work at Marshall site, but state keeps spending
No pause in Michigan Strategic Fund’s $65M giveaway to embattled BlueOval Battery Park Read more
Michigan House Ethics Committee has not met since June
Transparency legislation is languishing, vice-chair claims Read more
State representative on energy committee owns solar company
Michigan Rep. Joey Andrews claims company is dormant, but records show it was never dissolved Read more
Lenawee County learns that property it bought for $2.3M is worth $440K
When the Phoenix Project failed, county was stuck with property Read more
Lansing takes step toward control of wind, solar zoning
Appointees of the governor, not local officials, would have the final say on large wind and solar projects in Michigan Read more
Park Township enforces ban on short-term rentals
Property owners consider suing as long-neglected ban takes effect this month Read more
House subcommittee investigates COVID exodus policy held by U-M
University of Maryland gets congressional letter for its 5-day dorm exile, which University of Michigan follows Read more
Prolonged UAW strike will ‘collapse’ supply chains, Ford chair warns
Strike at Kentucky Truck Plant could have ripples throughout economy, Ford said Read more
Whitmer’s support for local control may give way to push for solar and wind power
Local zoning decisions stand in the way of state directives Read more
Nearly 1 million Michiganders are subject to occupational licensing laws
Mackinac Center forum considers occupational licensing and its discontents Read more
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