A coalition of education groups had hoped to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for schools. On Thursday, the group said it doesn’t ‘see a path forward’ to getting enough signatures to make the ballot.
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Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Lansing gridlock jeopardizes licenses for 8K Michigan doctors
Doctors say Michigan patients can expect longer wait times if an interstate agreement isn’t signed. Members of both political parties blame each other for the stalemate.
Posted inQuality of Life
Southwest Michigan: We’ll pay you to move here. Will incentives work this time?
A similar effort failed just a few years ago, but leaders are optimistic about a new program that pays out-of-staters $5,000 in housing down payment assistance and free college tuition to move to Berrien, Cass or Van Buren counties.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Cash-for-jobs deals targeted in Michigan. What to know about agency funding them
Michigan’s corporate incentives are a sticking point in deadlocked budget negotiations. A little-known agency oversees them, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Posted inMichigan Government
Matt Hall says he’s playing long game in passing solar siting repeal Senate won’t take up
The Michigan House GOP advances legislation that’s likely dead in a Democratic-led state Senate. Why the House speaker says that’s not a problem.