Michigan Legislature approves bill to extend, boost …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Legislature approved Senate Bill 40 Dec. 13 to increase unemployment insurance benefits. If Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the bill into law, it will also increase the amount of time a person can claim unemployment from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.
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Michigan University Hospital, union feud over parking spots. Nurses wanted closer parking to avoid taking the bus, paying for a parking permit Read more
Plainwell Community Schools seeks $40M bond for new building …
Nov 5, 2024 · Six months after voters rejected a $42 million bond proposal for the Plainwell Community School district, the district lowered the amount by about $2 million and will ask again on Tuesday.
State jobs subsidies have a 91% failure rate
Dec 24, 2024 · When Hummer promised to invest up to $9.4 million in a new headquarters in Detroit or Auburn Hills in 2009, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority approved the company for $20.6 million in state tax credits.. The project would create 300 direct jobs and 640 indirect jobs, the Detroit Free Press reported. But that never happened.
Flint landlord sues city over ‘unconstitutional’ rental inspection
Dec 18, 2024 · Flint landlord sues city over ‘unconstitutional’ rental inspection Lawsuit seeks damages for properties left vacant over Fourth Amendment struggle
Federal bailout gives $635 million to carpenters union pension plan
Nov 22, 2024 · The federal government is spending $635 million in taxpayer funds to bail out a multiemployer pension fund for a Detroit carpenters union. Pension experts warn that the bailout comes with little or no accountability and no indication that it won’t happen again.
The UAW’s strike on General Motors might haunt workers
Dec 3, 2024 · The United Auto Workers at General Motors received a 33% pay raise as a result of last year’s strike, but GM announced another round of layoffs on Nov. 15.
Taxpayers rejecting pricier school bonds – Michigan Capitol …
Oct 23, 2024 · Michigan taxpayers are rejecting more school bond issues compared to the beginning of the century, when the average debt request was less than half the current level.
Fees for duck, deer hunting could increase after lame-duck …
Dec 12, 2024 · Legislation in the lame-duck session would increase the fees hunters and anglers must pay for state-required licenses, which would be set on a path for automatic increases.
Two lame-duck bills would increase fees for motorists, recreational ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Two bills that the Legislature may vote on during the lame-duck session could mean higher costs for vehicle and boat owners. Under House Bill 6257, introduced by Rep. Jasper Martus, D-Flushing, the state would add $100 to current vehicle registration fees, which must be paid annually.Watercraft owners will also face fee increases.