I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]
An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.
Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.
Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which recently awarded $9.1 million in tax credits to a company led by a convicted embezzler who was wanted for parole violations, has announced new screening measures for those seeking tax breaks from the state
“[W]e will add to the [Michigan Economic Growth Authority] application a more explicit requirement of the company that it disclose any prior felony convictions by senior company executives,” MEDC President and CEO Greg Main announced Wednesday, “In addition we will perform a background check of all company officers prior to any final MEGA award.”
The Legislature has also responded to the incident, with both the Senate Commerce and Finance Committee and the House Oversight and Investigations Committee announcing investigations into how Richard Short, CEO of RASCO was awarded tax abatements, and whether other felons have received tax benefits under the program.
House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township told the Detroit News:
“The fact that a felon almost walked away with more than $9 million in tax credits shows how badly state government is failing our taxpayers. We don’t even know how many other cases like this are out there, because state tax breaks and contracts don’t require the checks and balances that Michigan taxpayers deserve.”
Michigan now gives out more in tax credits than it collects in revenue.
Do you know where to vote on Election Day? Do you know what to bring with you? Get comprehensive voter information for your state here.
Sign up for our email newsletter