Blog tagged as Business

Senate Dems Pass Ramped Up Price Gouging Bans For States Of Emergency 

12/13/24 01:04 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Dems Pass Ramped Up Price Gouging Bans For States Of Emergency 
Michigan hotels would be banned from ramping up costs by more than 10 percent in an area hit by a declared state of emergency, under bills passed by Senate Democrats Thursday afternoon.

UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor

12/11/24 04:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor
Senate bills that raise the weekly financial benefits one can receive from unemployment and increase the amount of time a person is eligible for the benefits passed the House Tuesday.

Religious Groups Get 2nd Chance At Challenging ELCRA

09/23/24 01:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Religious Groups Get 2nd Chance At Challenging ELCRA
A federal appellate panel held two religious entities have established standing in their challenge to Michigan’s civil rights law that now includes sexual orientation and gender identity protections.

Farhat Sends Letter/DTMB Pulls 3rd Party Towing Contracts

09/09/24 10:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Farhat Sends Letter/DTMB Pulls 3rd Party Towing Contracts
A state government contract for a third-party towing management system (meant to help Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers clear wrecks) was pulled at the last minute, but still spawned a lawsuit and a bill.

Unsuccessful Bidder Questins DTMB’s Practices

08/27/24 01:49 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Unsuccessful Bidder Questins DTMB’s Practices
A Warren company alleges the state abused its discretion when canceling a request for proposal (RFP) process before investigating allegations of fraud and conspiracy in the process.