budget proposal

Democrats questioned the sudden urgency behind the vote

The House Republican leader wants to one-up tax cut plans from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative Democrats

There is now less than a week for the Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer to finalize a bipartisan budget deal before the deadline that would trigger a partial state government shutdown

State government is two weeks away from a partial shutdown in the absence of a budget deal that includes the Democratic governor, a Republican-controlled House and a Senate led by Democrats

House and Senate budget leaders say they’re hopeful a budget can be done by the October first start of the fiscal year, but they’re not ready to make any promises in the current environment at the state Capitol

A new study shows non-gaming tribal businesses in Michigan have a more than $1 billion economic impact, both major parties are gearing up to fight over an open Michigan Senate seat now that a special election has been called, and more.

Grand Rapids is getting anew riverfront park, a Grand Rapids based company is expanding its operations into Kentwood, some Democratic Michigan lawmakers are trying to keep out of state national guard troops out of Michigan, and more.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about state budget proposals to reduce Pure Michigan tourism campaign funding. Priority Health’s Midwest expansion. An out-of-state competitor has purchased office furniture maker Steelcase.

The proposed $1.3 million investment would add eight positions to the MSP Victim Services Program

The state’s fiscal year does not begin until October, but a law says the Legislature is supposed to finish the budget by July first