Help for the renovation of a dead mall, two renaissance zones, the awards for the Match on Main program and a $1.5 million grant were all approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board on Tuesday.

The May Detroit Regional Chambers Glengariff poll, released Tuesday, shows that 45.8% of voters – a decrease from the 49.6% polled in February – believe the state is on the right track.

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved more than $4 million for Volkswagen Group of America, $2.7 million for an innovation district in Detroit and $1.5 million for a new community program.

Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) is leading a 53-bill proposal to eliminate the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the public-private agency offering grants and programs to entice businesses to locate or grow in Michigan. The legislation comes as some Republican gubernatorial candidates call for the MEDC's demise as a core campaign message.