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Michigan eyes $483M more in tax revenue than expected

May 15, 2013
| By AP
Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected when working to finalize Michigan's next budget. Read More

Belmont Engineered Plastics plans 62 jobs, $5.5M investment in Plainfield Township

April 29, 2013
Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced that a $900,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive has been approved for Belmont Engineered Plastics in Plainfield Township — to support its expansion in the former Kimberly-Clark plant and hire an additional 62 employees over the next three years. Read More

Manufacturers plan 138 jobs and $20.8M expansions in West Michigan

April 22, 2013
Two companies based outside of the state are ready to expand in West Michigan. Read More

Pure Michigan campaign generates $1.1 billion in spending

April 15, 2013
The popular Pure Michigan advertising campaign continues to drive visitors to Michigan, gaining the state $1.1 billion in visitor spending during 2012. Read More

Changes in tax laws require careful consideration

April 12, 2013
My children watched me prepare my 2012 tax return and had some questions. Read More

Founders Brewing gets $430K tax break from city

December 4, 2012
Grand Rapids city commissioners agreed Tuesday to award the Canal Street Brewing Co. a 12 year industrial tax abatement that will save the company almost $36,000 a year on its $6-million expansion of Founders Brewing Co. at 235 Grandville Ave. SW. Read More

State leaders revise business property tax-cut measure

November 28, 2012
LANSING –– Leaders from the governor's office and the Legislature on Tuesday introduced a new plan to eliminate the taxes businesses pay on computers and equipment used in the manufacturing process, but it would require voter approval. Read More

Congress stumbles over the fiscal cliff

November 27, 2012
"Everybody is talking about the fiscal cliff. And I'd be talking about the fiscal cliff, too – if I knew what the hell it was." –David Letterman. Read More

The $800 billion Romney-Ryan stimulus plan

October 8, 2012
There seems to be a fair amount of uncertainty over Governor Romney's plan to heal the nation's struggling economy. In fact, the Romney-Ryan team has provided a detailed plan to jump-start the economy. The plan provides for an $800-billion-a-year boost to private business activity. Read More

Cigar purveyors ready to light up after state tax cap clears senate

October 4, 2012

Michigan cigar smokers and sellers may want to celebrate with a nice Cuban when they read this.

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