Tag: Michigan's spending
Small grants made a big difference in rural Michigan. Then the money stopped
Rural Readiness grants helped kickstart projects to address housing, health and child care shortages until state funding dried up. Their future remains uncertain in a tight budget….
Gambling addiction on the rise. Michigan does less than most states to help
The rise of online betting has led to a rise in gambling addiction, but, unlike other states that do things like prohibit credit cards on betting apps, Michigan allows gambling apps to offer bets even to those exhibiting addicted behaviors….
Jocelyn Benson: Ban Michigan utility spending to influence politicians
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to stop DTE and Consumers from spending to influence or elect politicians. âWe’re going to end the conflict of interest,â she said….
A first for Michigan’s $2.4B SOAR business incentive program: New jobs
Companies say theyâve created 1,846 of the 14,559 jobs they originally promised in exchange for Michigan SOAR subsidies. They still have several years to meet their targets….
Fact check: Perry Johnsonâs $4,747 plan overstates Michigan tax cut savings
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson wants to eliminate Michigan’s personal income tax. He’s not alone. Here are the facts….