Governor proposes steep tax hikes on Michigan businesses to fund roads
Covering what's hot this week or could affect you and your business. What’s happening: Today, Governor Whitmer released a proposal to attempt generate $3 billion in new long term road funding revenues. Most significant in the plan is the attempt to raise $1.6 billion in new taxes on Michigan businesses. One of the taxes rumored to be part of the plan is an increase to the state’s Corporate Income Tax (CIT) from the current 6% rate to 8%. Specific details were not made clear, but other sources of revenue
Village of Stevensville Downtown Development Authority Seeking Input For Downtown Development Plan
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kacey Dominguez, Village Manager Village of Stevensville manager@villageofstevensville.us 269-429-1802 VILLAGE OF STEVENSVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SEEKING INPUT FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2025 Stevensville, Michigan – The Village of Stevensville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is creating a long-term Downtown Development Plan to chart the path for the future of Downtown Stevensville. The DDA will
Progress remains slow in Senate on earned sick time, minimum wage
What’s happening: With limited session days remaining before Feb. 21 – the day the sweeping new minimum wage and earned sick time (ESTA) changes are slated to take effect – the Michigan Senate has yet to take any action, although conversations are still happening behind-the-scenes. Why it matters: It’s been a week since a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House came together in support of commonsense changes to the onerous ESTA and minimum wage law. The fate of these issues now rests in the Senate’s
Dr. Ken Flowers Receives ESGR Patriot Award for Outstanding Support of Military Reservists
Dr. Ken Flowers has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Patriot Award, presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense program. The award recognizes supervisors who provide exceptional support and understanding to employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Dennis Lutz, retired U.S. Army Major General and ESGR volunteer, presented the award to Dr. Flowers. About the Patriot Award The Patriot Award is unique in that only Reservists can
MI House passes bills improving mandatory sick time, minimum wage laws
Advocacy Alert Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 MI House passes bills improving mandatory sick time, minimum wage laws What’s happening: A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Michigan House came together today in support of commonsense changes to the onerous Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law, both of which are slated to go into effect on Feb. 21. Why it matters: With just 29 days left before these sweeping laws take effect, the
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Regional Chamber, Lincoln Township to Host Business Roundtable Focused on Building a Stronger Community
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Regional Chamber, Lincoln Township to Host Business Roundtable Focused on Building a Stronger Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025 Lincoln Township, MI – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is inviting business owners and community leaders in Lincoln Charter Township to participate in a conversation on the future of the local business environment at an upcoming Business
