Michigan businesses leaders slam legislation to raise money for road repairs as part of a broader state budget deal, calling it a tax increase on job creators.
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Whitmer, legislative leaders: Michigan budget deal will avert government shutdown
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House and Senate leaders say they’ve reached agreement to pass a state budget, boost road funding and avoid a government shutdown next week.
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Pot for potholes: Michigan House OKs marijuana tax to raise $420M for roads
The Michigan House approved a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana projected to raise $420M a year for road construction and repairs.
Posted inBusiness Watch, Michigan Government
Whitmer biz incentives may face chopping block as part of Michigan budget deal
Michigan funding for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature business incentive program would be eliminated and redirect to roads under a new plan from legislators attempting to avoid a state government shutdown.
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State workers left in dark as Michigan shutdown, layoffs loom
Michigan’s roughly 50,000 government employees have not been told whether they’ll be laid off next week if the state government shuts down. It’s ‘’not really humane,’ said one union leader.
Posted inMichigan Government, Talent & Education
Michigan schools face tough calls as government shutdown looms
Michigan schools are taking out loans, limiting free meals and warning of preschool closures if the state government shuts down Oct. 1. A prolonged shutdown could cost them even more.
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Gretchen Whitmer: National Guard deployment in Detroit ‘unwarranted’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not ask Trump to deploy the National Guard in Detroit to combat crime, calling the move ‘unwarranted.’
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Michigan politicians say they face growing threats after Charlie Kirk shooting
Two Democrats report bomb threats, while two others say they’ve received death threats related to a state House prayer shortly after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Posted inMichigan Government
What would a Michigan government shutdown look like? Here’s what happened before
As Whitmer ‘contingency’ plans for a state government shutdown, past plans point to potential impact, including parks and office closures, road construction delays and more.
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‘Credible bomb threat’ cleared from Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s home
Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receives “credible bomb threat” one day after shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.