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West Michigan businesses back Soo Locks upgrades
MACKINAC ISLAND — West Michigan business leaders say that a proposed upgrade of the Soo Locks in the Upper Peninsula is critical for keeping the region’s economy moving forward.
Call to Action: As education results in Michigan slip, stakeholders mobilize
Michigan’s beleaguered K-12 public education system continues to take a beating from the state’s business groups.
State certifies petition to legalize marijuana
Bill would require pharma companies to report data on high-cost drugs
Snyder’s spending plan looks to invest amid pressure for more tax relief
Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed final state budget includes hundreds of millions of dollars in one-time investments, increased funding for roads and years-long fees to support environmental initiatives.
AMP Lab @WMU leverages partnerships to address talent shortage
GRAND RAPIDS — With the new AMP Lab @WMU that’s set to open this fall, Western Michigan University wants to leverage public- and private-sector partnerships to help local manufacturers innovate and access talent.
2018 policy outlook: Tapping into Michigan’s talent and controlling unfunded liabilities
Business and local government advocates aren’t always aligned on policy issues, but both groups say 2018 will require concerted efforts to attract and retain talent in Michigan.
Downtown parking ramp discussion clears MobileGR
GRAND RAPIDS –– After a largely procedural vote striking down a resolution to boost the inventory of public parking in Grand Rapids, city commissioners will likely reconsider the idea now that it’s gone through the proper channels.
Grand Rapids library officials, business group at odds over millage request
GRAND RAPIDS — The head of the Grand Rapids Public Library says she was “disappointed” and surprised by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to the group’s millage request before city voters on Nov. 7.
Anxiety and uncertainty: Fallout from Trump administration’s plan to rescind DACA
West Michigan educators and at least one business group say the Trump administration’s plan to rescind the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals program already is leading to anxiety and uncertainty.