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Michigan Lawmakers Look to Move Away from Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Nov 5, 2025 | 9:46 AM

Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

LANSING ~ The Michigan GOP in the State Senate is looking to end job incentive programs run by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The concern is that the agency is contributing to unmet promises in investment projects from large businesses and bloating corporate welfare.

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Nov. 5, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds are joined by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to discuss Michigan lawmakers wanting potential new job initiatives to be based outside of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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