About 600 miles of Michigan freeways will see speed limits increase to 75 mph, and 900 miles of state highway will increase to 65 mph if Gov. Rick Snyder signs the collection of legislation that awaits his review.
January 3, 2017Government
Bills Could Speed Up Michigan Highways
Government, Business
Consumer Sentiment Eases in August to Four-Month Low
Consumer confidence eased in August to a four-month low as Americans become less optimistic about their finances for the year ahead.
August 26, 2016Government, Business
Consumer Sentiment Drops High Earners Shaken by Brexit
Consumer confidence in the United States dropped in July as U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union flustered high-income earners.
July 15, 2016Government, Business
Michigan Voters Reject Transportation Funding Plan That Would Have Raised Sales Tax
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
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, 2012