Author: Great Lakes Commission
Opinion | Legislature must act to preserve tip credit, save hospitality jobs
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association estimates that one in every five restaurants would close, and 50,000 jobs â 67% of this workforce â could be lost….
Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection
US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat….
âUncertaintyâ for Michigan health officials amid Trump messaging blackout
The CDC, NIH and FDA â agencies that track disease and warn of health threats â have been ordered to suspend communications, at least until Saturday. Some worry about a continued blackout….
Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Michigan’s 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the âretirement taxâ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit….
MSU cancels DEI event following Trump order, threat to investigate
An executive order last week opened the door for investigations into both MSU and U-M over their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Universities walking tightrope for fear of losing federal funding….