Michigan's job market is projected to barely grow over the next decade, but health care occupations are expected to remain in strong demand as the state's population ages.

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.