The battle over public land in Michigan has been passed down to local governments. Now townships and counties are being asked to weigh in when the state wants to buy...
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The state Senate voted today to phase out a tax on most industrial and business property in Michigan.
The tax is a big revenue generator for school districts and local...
By Bob Allen
Traverse City officials got an earful Monday night from supporters of the city’s firefighters. A budget proposal to cut two firefighters and perhaps close one of the city’s fire stations was met with strong opposition...
A plan to phase out the tax on most industrial equipment has cleared a state Senate committee on a party-line vote. Republicans say the plan will remove a big disincentive for...
A plan to roll back taxes paid by manufacturers on industrial equipment is expected to clear a major hurdle this week. A legislative committee is expected to wrap up hearings on...
The debate at the state Capitol to get rid of Michigan’s tax on most industrial equipment began today with a Senate hearing.
Manufacturers say this is overdue...
The city manager in Traverse City has suggested eliminating two jobs in the police department and two in the fire department. The budget recommendation made Monday...
Legislation that would allow counties to scrap their road commissions is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder. Once the governor signs the bills, it would be up to county commissions...
A commission studying the disincorporation of the Village of Onekama will be meeting tomorrow. The commission was formed after a petition of village residents last fall....
Some voters in Benzie County might not like the appointments made to fill vacancies left after a recall. It appears two appointed officials in Joyfield Township have...
