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Kids Count report highlights toll of COVID-19 pandemic on Michigan families
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on children and families who are struggling to meet basic needs while stretching nonprofits that provide essential services around food, shelter and mental health, according to a new report.
Longer recession predicted without federal support for state, local budgets
University of Michigan researchers told state officials at this month’s revenue estimating conference they anticipate a gradual economic recovery in the next few years, resulting in an unemployment rate of 6.8 percent by the end of 2022.
Whitmer announces tuition-free education for frontline workers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday announced new programs for frontline COVID-19 workers while highlighting past efforts she says are meant to provide opportunity to working families during and after the pandemic.
State, federal policymakers take action to keep businesses and workers afloat
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and federal lawmakers have taken a variety of steps to help businesses and employees navigate the short-term harm posed by the coronavirus.
Criminal justice reform can help address workforce development, biz group says
A series of recommendations from a state joint task force on reducing Michigan’s ballooning jail population can also address workforce development challenges, says a leading West Michigan business group.
Legislation to limit non-competes for certain low-wage jobs draws concern from biz groups
Backers of legislation that would bar employers in Michigan from requiring certain employees to sign a non-compete agreement say they simply want the free market to work.
Treatment options for opioid addiction expand; ‘legitimate concerns’ from physicians remain
In 2017, Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration proposed and later signed into law a 10-bill package meant to be an “all-hands-on deck approach” to the opioid crisis, as former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley described it at the time.
Crystal Ball 2019 Michigan Policy Outlook: Amid new political dynamic, business groups focus on talent, road funding
Michigan business groups say a transition of executive power from a Republican to a Democrat brings policy uncertainty, but they expect a continued focus from Gov.-elect Gretchen Whitmer on at least two topics: road funding and talent.
Report highlights immigrants’ role in Michigan’s small biz economy
Immigrants play an outsized role in Michigan’s small business economy, according to a new research from the Michigan League for Public Policy.
2017 Legislature sets early course to repeal state income tax
Michigan Republicans are taking swift action at the start of this year’s legislative session to gradually phase out Michigan’s income tax.