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Current law lets public utilities apply for higher rates every 12 months

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses record gift supporting Western Michigan University’s businesses school, West Michigan’s dairy industry investing in current and future demand, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan requests a midyear rate increase.

Attorney General Nessel says she plans to intervene in all major rate cases

The proposed data center has drawn criticism from some residents who fear it will use large amounts of water and electricity, driving up rates and diminishing resources

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a medical device company receiving a West Michigan venture capital investment for its shoulder implant, and double-digit midyear health insurance rate hikes.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about a ‘game-changing’ energy storage company, health insurers proposing increases for the coming year, and opposition to Kent County’s hotel/motel tax increase.

Michigan’s unemployment rate edged up in June to four-point-one percent. It’s the first time this year the jobless number has gone up.

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $92-million-dollar rate increase for Consumers Energy electric customers Friday. Consumers had originally asked for a rate increase more than double the size of what was ultimately approved

Settlement limits increase from proposed 7.8% to 3.9% for residential customers.

Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging a rate hike request filed by Consumers Energy, the state’s largest gas and electric utility