Farmers in Michigan to Benefit from $10 Billion USDA Emergency Aid Program

Posted on March 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Michael Hardy

USDA emergency aid is put in place to expedite financial relief for agricultural producers facing economic strain due to rising

No More Backroom Deals? Michigan Lawmakers Advance NDA Ban

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan lawmakers have passed bipartisan bills to ban non-disclosure agreements in economic development deals, aiming for transparency in taxpayer-funded subsidies. Advocates argue this will empower local communities in decision-making, while some businesses express concerns about potential disincentives for investment.

Michigan Job Subsidies Wasted Billions – 20 Years of Corporate Welfare Deemed A Failure

Posted on December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 by Michael Hardy

From 2000 to 2020, Michigan’s state-backed job programs severely underperformed, delivering only 9% of promised jobs. While billions in subsidies were allocated to businesses, many failed to create any positions, leading to skepticism about the effectiveness and accountability of these initiatives and their political motivations.