economic development

All five mayoral candidates spoke to Michigan Public about their priorities for the state's sixth largest city. The top two vote getters in the nonpartisan race will advance to the general election.

The chair of the state House Oversight Committee says its inquiry into possible misuse of a $20 million economic development grant might be slowed by a criminal investigation.

Michigan House Republicans are focusing on accountability and access to state economic development programs in a new plan unveiled Wednesday.

Michigan lawmakers have finished this year's scheduled legislative sessions without reaching agreement on a spending package that would have totaled almost $500 million.

Three Native American tribes in Michigan are teaming up to create a joint venture that aims to bring additional revenue and stability to several indigenous communities.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday to create new economic development funds totaling almost $1.5 billion. The larger $1 billion dollar fund would target big projects. The $500 million fund would be directed toward small businesses.

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