tax breaks

Bills to create a state tax credit to spur the development of more affordable housing in Michigan are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The bipartisan bills were adopted last week before the Legislature began its summer break. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate approved bills Thursday to create a tax break for developers to build affordable housing. Rick Pluta reports.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has proposed a new tax break as an incentive to build more affordable housing in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michiganders would see their property taxes lowered under bills passed Wednesday night in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson reports some fear that would come at the cost of schools and public services

Salvos are starting to be thrown in the race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. It began over future millage requests. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address Wednesday night. She worked to sell a divided Legislature on a 2026 agenda that will help set her legacy and the stage for elections that will determine Michigan’s next political chapter. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will use her State of the State address Wednesday to call for more programs to address a shortage of affordable housing in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

House Speaker Matt Hall says he will roll out plans soon to cut real estate and property taxes that fund schools and local governments in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Data centers continue to be a major topic of discussion and community concern. Right here in Washtenaw County, there are at least four data center projects proposed or in development. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi opposed tax incentives while he was a state legislator and even more have passed since his departure. WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Rabhi to discuss his positions on AI and the need for data centers.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s delighted the U.S. House has voted to extend Affordable Health Care tax credits for three years. The bill passed Thursday on a vote of 230-196. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.