LANSING, Mich. – Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
Partners with Consumers Energy for Renewable Energy Program
JACKSON, Mich., December 19, 2024 – Consumers Energy and Boyne Resorts today announced a partnership to power Boyne Mountain Resort and sister property, Bay Harbor Golf Club, with clean energy and bring new renewable energy into Michigan’s electric grid. The collaboration supports Boyne Resorts’ ambitious “ForeverProject” and commitment to 100% clean electricity and complements two existing clean electricity projects based at Boyne Mountain – a solar farm and hydroelectric facility.
Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board closed out one of the most productive calendar years for housing in agency and state history during its December meeting.
“We are thrilled to see another record-breaking year for housing in Michigan and the positive impact it will have on communities throughout the state,” said Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.
to Discuss Michigan Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC –– U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports, released the following statement after meeting with former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump’s intended nominee to serve as Secretary of Transportation:
The recent election results at the federal level have set off a cascade of developments in Washington, offering a preview of an unpredictable few years ahead.
Michigan college students benefiting from no- or reduced cost tuition saving over $131.5 million
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 56,100 students across Michigan are benefiting from no- or reduced-cost tuition this fall through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which includes the Community College Guarantee and Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship.
Economy Is Strong at the End of 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create a plan for the agency to effectively manage its workforce so that they are well-equipped to help communities deal with natural disasters. FEMA has faced challenges deploying staff with the proper training and skills needed to best address different natural disasters across the country.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate advanced by two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 4.8 percent during November, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment fell by 7,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 9,000, resulting in a workforce gain of 2,000 since October.
Chris Holman welcomes back Amanda J. Dernovshek, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI with 6 offices across the state.
