Today, the state Legislature passed a new R&D Tax Credit and Innovation Fund to support greater economic opportunities in the state through the 'Make It in Michigan' economic development toolkit. In response, MEDC leadership issued the following statements:
Recently Announced Rule Would Ban Chinese-Controlled Vehicles and High-Risk Technologies to Protect American Consumers and Companies Against National Security Threats.
Showcasing Motor City’s Auto Enthusiast Community
With Low Inflation
Water Resources Legislation Passed the Senate and will Stop Invasive Carp, Prevent Coastal Erosion and Flooding, and Improve Waterway Navigation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, secured major wins for Michigan in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act, which passed the Senate last night.
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:
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.
Global OEMs, Startups, Tech Companies, Industry Trade Organizations, Non-Profits and the Public Sector
DETROIT (DEC. 18, 2024) – The Detroit Auto Show yesterday announced a diverse group of industry, talent and tech voices will be speaking at the Mobility Global Forum (MGF) on Jan. 15-16, including President and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation John Bozzella; Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan Justine Johnson; Toyota Motor North America Group Vice President of Technical Resources Jeff Makarewicz; and Dunamis Charge Founder and CEO Natalie King, to name a few.
