Blog tagged as Economic

Tuesday, a collaborative of statewide and regional hospitality and tourism organizations, called the Michigan Hospitality and Tourism Alliance, announced its formation, along with a corresponding bicameral caucus.

The Governor’s directive that prohibited the state from contracting with companies that don’t pay their workers union rates stands after a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals, that said the issue wasn't moot despite the Legislature reinstating prevailing wage.

The Michigan Supreme Court agreed Wednesday morning to hear arguments on whether the Legislature can adopt a citizens' initiative and then amend it in the same session.

Starting in 2026, a publicly held domestic or foreign corporation with Michigan-based principal executive offices must have at least three female directors on a board under legislation proposed by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit).

A Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor) bill requiring a yearly report on payday lending practices in Michigan was recently introduced in the House.