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Archive of Michigan on Wednesday October 28, 2009
MI: State Board of Education passes Resolution to spark school districts to consolidate, revamp
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan says our education system needs to look at the new three R's. Read More
MI: Michigan Reps. Mayes and Moore introduce bill to help local governments with debt
State Reps. Jeff Mayes, D-Bay City, and Tim Moore, R-Farwell, have proposed a bipartisan plan they say would give municipalities more flexibility in restructuring debt. Read More
MI: Granholm, Bishop battle over tax hike
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop continued to trade barbs today over whether to raise revenues to save state programs from the budget ax. Read More
MI: $187M in state tax credits OK'd
A state panel handed out $187 million in long-term tax credits Tuesday to woo seven companies to expand or locate in Michigan. Read More
MI: Lone Senate seat up for vote
Republican Mike Nofs, a former state representative from Battle Creek, and Democratic Rep. Martin Griffin of Jackson are vying for the 19th state Senate District that covers Calhoun and Jackson counties. Read More
MI: MSU's research station faces ax
Gov. Jennifer Granholm might begin issuing her final line-item budget vetoes as soon as today, possibly eliminating state funding for the agricultural extension service run through Michigan State University. Read More
MI: 10 projects granted state tax credits to create jobs
A Toledo-based company that plans to build a $12.4-million plant in Detroit to build parts for Chrysler Group LLC is among 10 projects granted state tax credits with promises they'll produce 1,507 new direct jobs, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Tuesday. Read More |
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