Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday ordering all state departments to hit deadlines when issuing business permits or they would have to refund any fees paid by the company.

More than $1 billion would be pouring into the Michigan High-Speed Internet (MIHI) Office as part of the federal government’s plan to connect all Americans to broadband internet and bridge the digital divide.

When it comes to differences within the General Government budget among the House, Senate and Governor's proposals, the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is where it's at.