David Eggert

LANSING — The last time Michigan lawmakers passed so few laws in a calendar year was World War II, before they began convening regularly every year. The Legislature, which is split politically for just the fourth term since the turn of the century, wrappe... See more

LANSING — Faced with intense outside scrutiny, both of himself and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. he leads, Quentin Messer Jr. says he is focused on cutting through the “noise” to execute the state’s economic development strategy. That includes p... See more

LANSING — Faced with intense outside scrutiny, both of himself and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. he leads, Quentin Messer Jr. says he is focused on cutting through the “noise” to execute the state’s economic development strategy. That includes p... See more

LANSING — House Republicans on Wednesday unilaterally canceled $645 million in previously approved state funding they characterized as Democratic “pork,” exercising a rarely used power in a move that jolted the Capitol. The House Appropriations Committee ... See more

LANSING — As lawmakers mull a job-creation tax incentive to bolster economic development, they also are weighing the merits of rewarding businesses that keep jobs in Michigan. The state shifted away from awarding new retention tax credits almost 15 years ... See more