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Corewell Health Announces $1.7 Billion Investment in New Hospital Towers in Grand Rapids and Troy
Corewell Health says it will invest $1.7 billion in new hospital towers at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Beaumont Troy Hospital, citing rising patient demand and both hospitals operating above 90% capacity.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks Pushes July 1 Budget Deadline as Michigan Lawmakers Clash Over Rainy Day Fund
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks says passing Michigan's budget by July 1 must be the Legislature's top priority. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes drawing from the rainy day fund. The state missed the deadline last year.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Schools Miss Out as Michigan Snow Day Forgiveness Bill Leaves West Michigan Behind
Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5797 to forgive snow days for Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula schools. Kent County and most of West Michigan were excluded, leaving Grand Rapids-area districts to make up lost time on their own.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - West Michigan
Rogers admits college campus weakness as El-Sayed courts younger Michigan voters
At a canvassing event in Grand Rapids, Republican Sen.-nominee Mike Rogers acknowledged his campaign is struggling with younger voters on college campuses as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed continues to make inroads there, with a month left before the Nov. 3 midterm election.
October 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Governor Whitmer Orders Study of Tariff Impact on Michigan Economy as Federal Refund Process Unclear
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive requiring state agencies to report on economic impact of federal tariffs and ensure businesses understand refund process after Supreme Court strikes down tariff policy.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - traverse-city
Traverse City Arts School at Center of Michigan House Fight as Speaker Strips Rep. Tsernoglou of Committee Posts
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall removed Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou from all committee assignments one day after she called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County. Tsernoglou alleges retaliation. Hall denies it.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Economy
Michigan's 10-Year Employment Projections Point to Modest Growth Led by Healthcare
The Michigan Center for Data and Analytics released its 2024 to 2034 long-term employment projections, forecasting modest statewide job gains driven by healthcare and financial services, while manufacturing, retail, and production occupations are expected to lose significant ground over the decade.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Economy
Michigan Jobs Slip Statewide as Unemployment Hits 5%, but West Michigan Manufacturing Holds Strong
Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August and its unemployment rate climbed to 5.0%, with manufacturing bearing the largest payroll losses. Yet West Michigan manufacturers continue to report strong conditions and shortages of skilled workers, underscoring a growing divide among the state's regional economies.
September 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Economy
Canada's retaliatory tariffs poised to hit Michigan manufacturing, constraining $1.5 billion in exports
Canada's new retaliatory tariffs, taking effect Sept. 8, could constrain about $1.5 billion worth of Michigan exports, according to a Detroit News analysis. The measures target iron, steel, aluminum and derivative products, hitting Michigan's manufacturing sector hard and adding a new wrinkle to the state's U.S. Senate race.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Economy
Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariff Battle Forces Michigan Auto Executives and Small Business Owners Into Contingency Planning
Following the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks and the imposition of tariffs up to 50% on Canadian imports, Michigan auto executives and small business owners are scrambling to assess supply chain risks and financial exposure.
August 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Housing Shortfall Persists Despite Governor Whitmer's Progress as State Pushes for Tax Credit
Michigan continues to face a 119,000-unit housing shortfall despite Governor Whitmer's progress. New RAP program grants support housing projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, while state officials push for a state affordable housing tax credit to add 2,600 units annually through federal matching funds.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Jobs Up 0.3 Percent in Q1 as Saginaw Leads County Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Michigan employment rose 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 4,357,500 jobs. Saginaw County posted the largest gain among the state's ten largest counties, while wage growth fell below the national average in six of them.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - West Michigan
State Sen. Jim Runestad moves to repeal Michigan's data center tax breaks
A Republican state senator plans to introduce legislation that would repeal sales and use tax exemptions granted to data center developers, a move that supporters say protects taxpayers and opponents warn would chill investment.
September 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Energy Emergency Executive Order to Combat Rising Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency to combat rising gas prices, allowing for the sale of cheaper fuel blends in eight counties home to 5 million residents.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Track Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Seek Supreme Court Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to report on tariff impacts and help Michigan businesses access refunds for unconstitutional tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The federal refund process is 60-85% complete and could take up to 45 days to process applications.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources