What’s Quackin’ In Lansing During the Legislature’s Lame Duck Session?
Rick Pluta/MPRN Every year around this time we get a better sense of what difficult or controversial measures the state...
Gilbert’s “Monroe Blocks” Plan: Two Towers, Residential, and Retail Space
Courtesy of Bedrock Real Estate Services Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock Real Estate Services could bring a 20-story office building to downtown Detroit...
Fortune 200 Company Moves Headquarters to Downtown Detroit
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A Fortune 200 automotive supplier is relocating its global headquarters to downtown Detroit. Adient, an automotive seat...
Obama Administration To Keep Planned Fuel Economy Requirements
The Obama administration has decided not to change government fuel economy requirements for cars and light trucks despite protests from...
What Does Overtime Limbo Mean For SE Michigan Businesses, Workers?
Jake Neher/WDET The future is uncertain for a federal rule that would extend overtime pay to millions of workers. The...
Belle Isle Aquarium Adds Man Eater to Collection
The Belle Isle Aquarium is moving up on the list of most popular attractions in Southeast Michigan. Officials say this...
Michigan Lawmakers Changing Direction on Tax Breaks during Lame Duck
Lawmakers could be making changes to Governor Rick Snyder’s mission to scale back the use of tax incentives to attract...
MDOT Plans to Close Southbound I-75 Downriver for 2 Years
The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to close southbound I-75 between Detroit and the downriver area early next year. MDOT...
Don’t Forget the Use Tax When You Shop Online
Michigan’s Department of Treasury estimates the state loses at least $200 million a year when shoppers buy merchandise online. That’s because retailers...
Head Start Program Changes Prove Successful; Leads to Expansion
Detroit is helping to lead the way on a new model for the early childhood learning program Head Start. Officials...
GM Granted Delay in Recalling Air Bags
The federal government is granting a request from General Motors to delay a massive recall of vehicles the automaker has...
Michigan’s Close Ties to China Mean Business
Governor Rick Snyder returned from China this week and announced several new partnerships with Chinese companies. The deals include a...