State gave company $1.4M to choose Michigan, after it had already chosen
German auto company started working on site months before public subsidy Read more
After subsidy failures, Whitmer calls for more subsidies
Only 9% of jobs promised in 20 years of deals materialized Read more
Troy districts’ teacher contract discourages parents’ visits to the classroom
Michigan law, by contrast, recognizes role parents play Read more
House Republicans serve up reforms for tipped wage and paid leave
Bills would drop 3-day ‘no-call no-show’ allowance Read more
Flint bureaucracy keeps water turned off during freezing winter, landlord says
Flint renters caught in catch-22 over rental inspections, water services Read more
Drive less, use less energy, switch to electric vehicles, says Grand Rapids climate action plan
Plan aims to reduce emissions by 85% by 2030 and 100% by 2040 Read more
Early education may not bring better achievement, study says
‘No discernible long-term effects,’ says researcher Read more
Michigan ranked 34th for population growth over four years
International migration replaced residents leaving state Read more
More membership losses for National Education Association
Slight decline nationally, big drop in Florida, which enacted union reform law Read more
Michigan man could face $1.7M fine for expanding his own pond
Anonymous complaint sparked investigation Read more
The good, the bad and the ugly at the end of Michigan’s Democratic trifecta
And a bit of hope for 2025 Read more
Welcome to 2025: Here’s what readers can expect in the new year
CapCon to break news in the New Year Read more
CapCon’s Top Ten most viewed stories of 2024
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‘America’s best megasite’ halted after state agency spends nearly $6 million in taxpayer funds
Local opposition stymied project Read more
Michigan to sue industry that’s provided $1.3B to parks since 1976
Similar climate lawsuits filed in 15 other states Read more
Local government coalition sues to stop Public Service Commission siting order
A fight is brewing over control of wind and solar sites Read more
State jobs subsidies have a 91% failure rate
Only 11% of jobs promised in 20 years of deals, promises, came into being Read more
Whitmer praises plan to spend more than $3k of state money on each internet connection
Incoming FCC chair favors vouchers as an alternative Read more
UAW enters immigration debate, demands driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants
Union’s demand list includes items that don’t serve its core members, ex-member says Read more
Two lame-duck bills would increase fees for motorists, recreational boaters
$100 more for cars, boat fees up 30% Read more
Flint landlord sues city over ‘unconstitutional’ rental inspection
Lawsuit seeks damages for properties left vacant over Fourth Amendment struggle Read more
Michigan Legislature approves bill to extend, boost unemployment benefits
Bill would increase the max weekly payout from $362 to $614 by 2027 Read more
Michigan lawmaker pitches fee on museums, concerts
Rep. condemns $3 ‘fun tax’ on tickets costing more than $30 Read more
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There’s something wrong with Union Township: Part 3
Outrageous costs and inexplicable demands stymie development Read more