Blog categorized as Economy

Are Economic Incentives A Waste Of Money If Population Growth Isn't The ROI?

06/12/23 03:45 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Are Economic Incentives A Waste Of Money If Population Growth Isn't The ROI?
Although Democrats aim to make wide-reaching investments in "Projects, People and Places" as part of their economic strategy, one might wonder, what good is an economic incentive if there's expected to be 83,000 fewer Americans moving to Michigan in the future?

Dems, Business Community's Post '22 Relationship Growing Frigid With Policy Differences

06/06/23 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dems, Business Community's Post '22 Relationship Growing Frigid With Policy Differences
The relationship between Michigan's business associations and the Legislature's Democratic majorities could become more frigid as workforce and regulatory reforms go beyond the expected.

Whitmer Announces Population Council, Appoints Co-Chairs 

06/02/23 12:30 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Announces Population Council, Appoints Co-Chairs 
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 6/1/2023) Reporters and supporters of Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council crowded onto the Grand Hotel porch Thursday morning to hear Gov. Gretchen Whitmer officially announce the council.

Michigan Is 190,000 Housing Units Short

05/31/23 05:26 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Is 190,000 Housing Units Short
The first panel at the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference was a plea to businesses from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) regarding the need for housing in the state.

Trailer Parks Emerging As An Answer To Low-Income Housing Crisis

05/30/23 01:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Trailer Parks Emerging As An Answer To Low-Income Housing Crisis
Mobile home parks don't always come with the greatest reputations, but in 2023 – with low-to middle-income housing for workers sparse in many areas of the state -- today's manufactured housing communities are emerging as a solution.