Delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge would cost Canadian and US taxpayers, while indirectly affecting the auto industry, according to an analysis that follows President Trump’s threat to block the crossing.
Paula Gardner
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Poll: Tariffs, grocery costs have Michigan residents sweating economy
Economic worries are often split along partisan lines, as is support for President Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey from the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
Records: Beydoun, other MEDC officials skipped conflict of interest reports
Michigan economic development officials failed to file required conflict of interest reports for years, including one board member now under investigation for potential embezzlement, a Bridge investigation found.
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Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promises
Since Gretchen Whitmer became governor, Michigan has given $995 million to companies that promised to create 65,000 jobs. They’ve produced 13,000 — a rate of $76,000 per job, a Bridge investigation finds.
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Top 10 subsidies under Whitmer: Michigan spends $900M; firms create 4,200 jobs
Ten mega projects have dominated economic development under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Most involve electric vehicles, remain behind schedule and have created one-fifth of the 25,000 jobs corporations promised.
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After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentives
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pressed for more money for job-creating subsidies. But after some deals sputtered, lawmakers say it’s time for reforms.
Posted inBusiness
Green Book in Michigan: Inside the mission to preserve Black travel sites
The state is searching for remaining sites from the Negro Motorist Green Book to preserve the history of segregation-era travel.
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A trip through Michigan’s Green Book sites in photos
Take a photo journey of Green Book history as Michigan starts an initiative to identify and preserve the state’s historic Black travel sites from the mid-1900s.
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Developer: Tax subsidy would help RenCen create ‘Navy Pier-like’ destination
GM is partnering with Bedrock on the redevelopment project that seeks $250 million in tax capture reimbursement from the state and another $100 million from the DDA.
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Renaissance Center looks to future. Should taxpayers help pay the bill?
A familiar debate is brewing in Lansing and Detroit, as plans to transform the 5.5 million square-foot site hinge on money from taxpayers. Developers say the RenCen will molder and rot without support.