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Bills would prevent cities from using local zoning laws to restrict where short-term rental businesses like Airbnb can operate in a city

State tourism officials say the promotional campaign will endure, with a few changes.  

The homegrown actor said he took offense to being asked to repeat his narrative lines. Later, Allen grew to appreciate the direction.

From state park campsite reservations to national park visits, from Mackinac Bridge crossings to hotel stays, tourists are driving a solid Michigan summer for the tourism industry, data show.

The state selects Indianapolis-based Strategic Marketing and Research Insights to measure the ad campaign’s return on investment. Toronto-based Longwoods International had the state contract for years.

The senators send complaint letter to Gov. Snyder, citing delayed action, fines and permit requirements. Republicans want a DEQ with a “customer service mindset.”  

A plan to have the private sector pay for construction and maintenance of part of the busy I-75 corridor in Oakland County will be the largest public-private transportation project in state history.

Critics say the ruling goes against the spirit of last year’s energy law

State deals have led to at least $4.3 billion in investments and 6,700 jobs through August, Bridge analysis shows.

Jobless rate at lowest since 2000. But teenagers aren’t working as much as their parents did, and many high-school dropouts have left the labor pool.