Online Sales Tax Money Starting to Trickle In Online Sales Tax Money Starting to Trickle In Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Michigan is starting to see a bump from online sales tax revenue. Data reported last week by the Senate Fiscal Agency (SFA) shows use tax collections in July 2018 were 40.2 percent above the July 2017 level, and $47.7 million above the forecasted level. Read more
Dems Squeak By Republicans In Legislative Turnout Battle Dems Squeak By Republicans In Legislative Turnout Battle Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Last Tuesday's primary numbers have Democrats downright giddy as General Election season kicks off, and if the past is predictive of the future, they have a reason to be. Read more
$10M From Out-Of-State Given To Support, Oppose MI Ballot Props $10M From Out-Of-State Given To Support, Oppose MI Ballot Props Tuesday, August 7, 2018 More than $10.2 million has been given to support or oppose ballot measures in Michigan this year from groups or people not based in Michigan, making up 57 percent of all contributions to the major ballot proposals. Read more
Panel Tokes On Marijuana Banking Issues Panel Tokes On Marijuana Banking Issues Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (LOS ANGELES) - Marijuana-related businesses in Michigan across the country have struggled with the question of how to bank the money they bring in from this cash-only business. Read more
Board Deadlocks On Placing Minimum Wage On Ballot; Paid Sick Leave Gets On Board Deadlocks On Placing Minimum Wage On Ballot; Paid Sick Leave Gets On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 The Board of State Canvassers deadlocked Friday in two 2-2 votes on approving the $12 minimum wage ballot proposal, Michigan One Fair Wage, on the November ballot. Read more