Nessel Pledges June Action On Line 5 If Gov Can't Reach Deal Nessel Pledges June Action On Line 5 If Gov Can't Reach Deal Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a series of interviews that she would take action to decommission Line 5 "in the month of June" if talks between Enbridge and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer don't go anywhere. Read more
Major Auto Insurance Compromise Moves Through Legislature Major Auto Insurance Compromise Moves Through Legislature Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Lawmakers voted to move Michigan away from being a full "no-fault" auto insurance state when both chambers overwhelmingly approved legislation that will allow some injured drivers to sue those at fault in car wrecks for high-dollar medical costs. Read more
Applying Sales Tax To 'Facilitators' Is Music To Ears Of House Tax Policy Applying Sales Tax To 'Facilitators' Is Music To Ears Of House Tax Policy Tuesday, May 28, 2019 The U.S. Supreme Court's Wayfair ruling opened the door for state Treasuries to collect sales taxes from out-of-state online retailers like Amazon. Now, lawmakers want to take the next step -- applying the 6% sales tax to those outside venders who sell stuff on Amazon, eBay and other sites. Read more
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Rep. Inman Indicted On Extortion, Bribery Charges Rep. Inman Indicted On Extortion, Bribery Charges Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Rep. Larry Inman (R-Williamsburg) was indicted Wednesday on attempted extortion and bribery for allegedly offering his "no" vote on the prevailing wage citizens initiative for $30,000 in campaign contributions, according to the indictment filed in the U.S. District Court's Western Division. Read more
