A Senate measure would divide purse proceeds between thoroughbred and harness races tracks. But the tracks’ survival may depend on finding new sources of revenue.
Business Bridge
In partnership with Crain’s Detroit Business, Business Bridge covers the intersection of business, politics and policy across Michigan.
Pension debt could give new Detroit Schools a stumbling start
Gov. Snyder’s plan for a new Detroit school district would include nearly $100 million in red ink due to debt from employee pensions.
Proposed state bill has doctors, nurses at odds over who can give anesthesia
The Senate bill is the latest effort to give highly trained nurses more independence to carry out medical care, particularly in rural areas where there is a shortage of physicians.
Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments on prevailing wage law
At issue is whether municipalities have the power to exert local control over what wages they pay to contractors.
Michigan utilities want to end renewable energy mandate
Does the success of the state energy mandate make it a no-brainer to keep? Or is it proof that it is no longer needed?
The politics of breast milk, and who can profit
Legislation in Lansing wades into the commercialization of breast milk, and a growing battle between nonprofit milk banks and new, for-profit companies willing to pay nursing mothers.
State: Michigan’s energy efficiency program should save customers over $4 billion
The report from the Michigan Public Service Commission says customers get more than a 4-to-1 return on efficiency mandates. The report comes as the legislature is considering phasing out the mandates by 2019.
MEDC adjusts its belt
State agency mulls long-term strategy after budget, job cuts
State road construction industry seeks funding certainty
A patchwork of temporary roads fixes makes companies hesitant to invest heavily in Michigan
Traverse City’s dilemma: Why this hot vacation mecca can’t attract young workers
Traverse City fears a labor shortage as stagnant wages and the high price of housing are keeping talented millennials from moving in.