to Strengthen Protections for Homeowners
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, while serving as acting governor, signed Senate Bill 602 into law. The legislation, sponsored by state Senator Kevin Hertel, amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable.
As Inflation Continues to Ease
Dow investment to support at least 5,000 jobs in the Great Lakes Bay region, solidifying its presence in the state
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a project that will support Dow’s ongoing manufacturing and R&D operations in the state.
LANSING, Mich. — Lt. Governor Gilchrist II concluded his investment mission to Europe this week, meeting with public and private sector leaders in England and the Netherlands. During the mission, the lieutenant governor focused on expanding on Michigan’s rich leadership in the aerospace and defense industry to bring critical jobs and supply chains home to Michigan.
Pulled Lower by Transportation
Grand Rapids, MI, July 26, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation unveiled the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners today, distributing $250,000 to the area nonprofit to alleviate food insecurity in the community.
Commonsense legislation bolsters public safety, ensures Michiganders are better protected from car theft, discriminatory acts of violence, and fire-related risks
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer signed four bills this week to protect drivers from automobile theft, close loopholes that led to violence against LGBTQ+ Michiganders, and update standards for smoke alarms, making Michigan communities safer, stronger, and more inclusive places to live and work.
In a recent statewide survey of 691 small to medium size businesses, respondents to the latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) survey indicated that while inflation is the biggest challenge for small businesses, finding customers and acquiring talent are close behind. While reports of increased profits and new hires over the past six months have ticked up slightly since Q4 2023, reports of sales and wage increases are unchanged since then.
Even as Inflation Slows
LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regions experienced typical jobless rate gains during June,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.
