Michigan voters have overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state sales tax from 6% to 7% as the key element in a sweeping transportation funding plan now dead.
May 6, 2015Government, Business
Michigan Voters Reject Transportation Funding Plan That Would Have Raised Sales Tax
Government
Consumer Sentiment Reaches Seven-Year High
Consumer confidence rose more than forecast in November, reaching a seven-year high and indicating Americans will be in the mood to step up holiday spending.
November 14, 2014Government
Michigan Denies Petition to Allow Hazmat Loads on Ambassador Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will not allow corrosive or flammable materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
February 3, 2014Government
Consumer Confidence Falls to Five-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell to a five-month low this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Sept. 27.
September 27, 2013Government
Consumer Confidence Rises in May
Consumer confidence rose in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
May 17, 2013Government
Consumer Confidence Falls to Three-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell in April to a three-month low, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index.
April 26, 2013Government
Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level This Year
Consumer confidence dropped in July to the lowest level this year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 13, 2012Government
Consumer Confidence Falls in June
Consumer confidence fell in June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
June 17, 2011Government
Michigan State Police to Step Up Enforcement in Truck Zones
Under a grant from the Michigan Truck Safety Commission, Michigan State Police will be working a special truck enforcement team until Sept. 30.
June 16, 2011Business, Government
Consumer Confidence Grows in November
Consumer confidence increased this month, according to the monthly Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
November 12, 2010