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Manufacturers Concerned Paid Leave Equals $1.5B Payroll Tax

08/28/23 05:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Manufacturers Concerned Paid Leave Equals $1.5B Payroll Tax
The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) expressed concern Friday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 's idea to create a paid family and medical leave policy would be paid for through a payroll tax similar to what was done in Minnesota.

Recordings Show Watchmen Were Willing To Die For Their Cause

08/28/23 04:52 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Recordings Show Watchmen Were Willing To Die For Their Cause
The Michigan twins on trial for supporting the planned kidnapping of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were willing to die for their cause, according to a video the jury heard Friday.

AI Bans Not Practical . . . Then What Should The Rules Be?

08/24/23 01:47 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AI Bans Not Practical . . . Then What Should The Rules Be?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to find missing children and identify human trafficking victims?

EGLE's Rules On PFAS Invalidated By Court

08/24/23 01:23 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
EGLE's Rules On PFAS Invalidated By Court
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)’s new set of rules regulating permissible levels of PFAS in drinking water were ruled invalid by the Court of Appeals on the grounds that the required regulatory impact statements didn’t properly account for total costs to businesses.

Gilchrist & Anthony Make The Case For Spending Down The Surplus

08/23/23 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gilchrist & Anthony Make The Case For Spending Down The Surplus
If another economic development opportunity arises and state revenue is needed to seal the deal, what will the state do after spending nearly all its $9 billion surplus in the most recent budget?