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Lawmakers in charge of economic development will consider how economic development tools — including tax incentives — can better optimize a return on the state’s investment, committee chair Sen. Mallory McMorrow told Bridge.

Universal pre-K is good for kids and the economy. But it’s expensive and the state faces several hurdles, including teacher shortages and a lack of transportation options for the 4-year-olds.

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners were asked at their last meeting if they had any ideas for next year's budget and Commissio...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners were asked at their last meeting if they had any id...

Business leaders warn against picking a divisive fight and urge Democrats to work with Republicans to improve Michigan’s business climate. Data is inconclusive on how the anti-union law impacted Michigan.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer wasn’t happy. Ford Motor Co., a company whose very name is synonymous with Detroit, had just announced it had chosen two southern states, Tennessee and Kentucky,

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer wasnt happy. Ford Motor Co., a company whose very name is synonymous with Detroit, had just announced it had chosen two southern states, Tennessee and Kentucky, as sites for an $11 billion electric-vehicle project.

The scale and the ferocity of state competition to lure companies for EV plants, semiconductor factories and other megaprojects is unprecedented.

Since the start of 2021, car manufacturers have announced plans to spend at least $50 billion on electric vehicle plants in 10 states and have received commitments of at least $10.8 billion to lure those developments within their borders.

States have been competing to lure companies since at least the Great Depression, but the scale and the ferocity of it now are unprecedented.