Michigan Economy

Michigan Senate Passes Bill for Minimum Wage IncreaseMichigan Senate Passes Bill for Minimum Wage Increase

Michigan Senate Passes Bill for Minimum Wage Increase

News Summary The Michigan Senate has voted 20-12 in favor of Senate Bill 8, proposing to raise the minimum wage…

3 months ago
Michigan Energy Future in Question: Dams Up for DiscussionMichigan Energy Future in Question: Dams Up for Discussion

Michigan Energy Future in Question: Dams Up for Discussion

News Summary Consumers Energy in Michigan is extending the decision-making process on its hydroelectric dams into 2025. The utility is…

3 months ago
Trump’s Energy Independence Claims Spark Debate in MichiganTrump’s Energy Independence Claims Spark Debate in Michigan

Trump’s Energy Independence Claims Spark Debate in Michigan

News Summary President Trump recently stated that the U.S. can achieve energy independence without relying on Canadian resources. This claim…

3 months ago
New Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in MichiganNew Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in Michigan

New Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed new bipartisan legislation in Michigan aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. The standout features include…

3 months ago
Michigan’s $3 Billion Plan to Repair Roads Faces ChallengesMichigan’s $3 Billion Plan to Repair Roads Faces Challenges

Michigan’s $3 Billion Plan to Repair Roads Faces Challenges

News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $3 billion road repair plan largely funded by a significant increase…

3 months ago
Cease-and-Desist Orders Issued to Unlicensed Online Casinos in MichiganCease-and-Desist Orders Issued to Unlicensed Online Casinos in Michigan

Cease-and-Desist Orders Issued to Unlicensed Online Casinos in Michigan

News Summary The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to nine unlicensed online casinos, which were operating…

3 months ago
Michigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped WagesMichigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped Wages

Michigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped Wages

News Summary On February 13, 2025, the Michigan Senate passed a compromise bill, Senate Bill 8, aimed at maintaining tipped…

3 months ago
Michigan’s Electric Vehicle Industry Thrives Despite ChallengesMichigan’s Electric Vehicle Industry Thrives Despite Challenges

Michigan’s Electric Vehicle Industry Thrives Despite Challenges

News Summary Michigan's electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing unprecedented growth despite federal policy changes that roll back support for…

3 months ago
Joann Fabric and Craft Stores to Close 33 Michigan LocationsJoann Fabric and Craft Stores to Close 33 Michigan Locations

Joann Fabric and Craft Stores to Close 33 Michigan Locations

News Summary Joann Fabric and Craft Stores announced plans to close 33 locations in Michigan as part of a national…

3 months ago
Michigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency InvestmentMichigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency Investment

Michigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency Investment

News Summary Michigan is poised to join the cryptocurrency revolution as Representative Brian Posthumus has introduced a series of bills…

3 months ago