Michigan Secures Historic $1.47 Billion Investment to Expand High-Speed Internet Access
On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alongside the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s...
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December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
CRC Report: New $2B Local Road Funding Model May Not Fix the Roads
The new $2 billion road funding solution negotiated by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...
December 9, 2025
Around 1,000 Speak Out To MPSC About Saline Data Center
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and several Democratic legislators put up opposing comments...
December 2, 2025
The Closest U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Elections In Michigan History
Michigan Democrats are gearing up for their first, competitive multi-candidate U.S. Senate primary in more than 30 years next summer, assuming U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham), Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and candidate Abdul El-Sayed …
December 2, 2025
Hall: SOAR, MEGA Tax Credits Need To Be Done To Move Forward On Economic Development
In order for legislative leaders to strike a deal on economic development, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) says the permanent elimination of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve or "SOAR" corporate grant program and …
November 25, 2025
Whitmer Signs Off On Letting Pork Stew For 45 Days
Direct legislative spending items, also called pork, would need to be put in the proverbial oven 45 days prior to being approved in the state budget, as part of legislation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law along …
November 25, 2025
MI GOP Concludes Debate Series, Audiences Point To Cox, Rebandt And Nesbitt For Shining Moments
(TRAVERSE CITY) – When asked how the 2026 Republican nominee for governor will take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's massive name I.D., candidate Mike Cox says he's "willing, able, and I will beat the …
November 20, 2025
Comparing Economic Development Bills: Why SBAM Prefers the House’s Version
The Michigan legislature is currently on break and is set to return the first week of December. With only 7 scheduled session days remaining on the 2025 calendar, lawmakers have committed to making economic development …
November 18, 2025
SBAM Pushes for Legal Reform with New Coalition
Last Wednesday, November 12th, SBAM participated in the launch of a new coalition called the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform.
November 18, 2025
James & Benson Neck and Neck, Duggan 13 Points Behind In Poll
New polling from the Lansing-based firm EPIC-MRA shows a tight race for governor, widespread concern about the impact of tariffs, a close contest for the U.S. Senate, and measured job approval ratings for both Michigan's …
November 18, 2025
Economic Development To Be Main Focus After Break
A business creating new jobs could receive an annual payroll credit of up to 50 percent of their income tax withholding until 2036 under the Real Jobs Tax Credit announced Thursday.
November 11, 2025
Policy Deep Dive: HB 5127: Easing Red Tape for Childcare Providers
Cutting regulatory “red tape” has been an ongoing conversation in the House Rules committee this year, and the conversation continued last week, where SBAM’s Advocacy & Policy Manager, Jacob Manning, testified in support of House …
November 11, 2025
High Court Considers Restoring State Consumer Protection Powers
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could determine whether the state can investigate drug manufacturer Eli Lilly & Company over insulin pricing — and more broadly, whether Michigan’s consumer protection …
November 11, 2025
House R’s Look To Slowly Choke Away MEDC
Legislation designed to choke the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) out of existence by ending the state Strategic Fund's power to engage in the types of interlocal agreements that make the quasi-governmental agency possible was …
November 4, 2025
Nesbitt, Cox Take on James for Passing on Debate
(SPARTA) - Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) and former Attorney General Mike Cox took on fellow Republican...
November 4, 2025
Appeals Court: House Must Present 9 Lame Duck Bills to Governor
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled Oct. 27 the nine bills passed during lame duck must be sent to the Governor’s desk.
October 28, 2025
Senate OKs Special Spending Disclosure, Hall Not Satisfied
The Senate October 21 passed SB 596, legislation requiring lawmakers' special spending requests to be detailed and uploaded online for the public to review at least 10 days before budget agreements are voted on by both …
October 28, 2025
MSF Tells Gotion That It Looks Like The Deal Is Off
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) alerted Gotion last month that it was defaulting on its obligations to move forward on its planned electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids and that it expects repayment of …
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