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Democrat Contradictions: Corporate Tax Breaks Bad, But Incentives for Hollywood Good

Dems criticize MEDC, but want to give more money to millionaire movie moguls

By Tom Gantert, published on May 3, 2013

… giveaways. "The MEDC is a slush fund the … empty promises. The MEDC for far too long has … office is part of the MEDC. "Politicians of … more

MEDC Consultant Busted for ‘Recycling’ Reports

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Jan. 17, 2012

… for more investment in MEDC programs. Specifically, … Kentucky involving the MEDC s winning bidder, a … in response to an MEDC request for proposal … recycled version of the MEDC s own deeply flawed … more

A Rebuttal to the MEDC's Wall Street Journal Letter Part III

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Sept. 25, 2009

… essay, which uses an MEDC letter-to-the-editor … in recent years with MEDC assistance. Relying … tactic used by the MEDC and all defenders of … will not see from the MEDC is systematic research … more

Lawmaker Says 'Willful Neglect' Is the Rule at Embattled State Agency

By Tom Gantert, published on April 27, 2010

… oversights. "MEDC has implemented enhanced … records, such as W-2s," MEDC spokeswoman Bridget … skeptical. "The MEDC is failing in administrating … Hohman said the MEDC failed to verify the … more

According to Beneficiaries, All Government Spending Is Worth the Investment

By James M. Hohman, published on Feb. 29, 2012

… third-world countries. The MEDC s analysis showed that … more

Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats

Questioning MEDC transparency is the right thing to do

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Feb. 1, 2013

… latest salvo against the MEDC was inspired, at least … information from the MEDC. I don t think the … actually argued the MEDC should lose its funding … hold these guys at the MEDC accountable to taxpayers, … more

MEDC President: LaFaive Is Right

Published on Sept. 8, 2009

… director, that the MEDC should be more transparent. The … the failure of the MEDC and its many programs, … of transparency the MEDC has exhibited in the … succeeded in getting the MEDC abolished, it's winning … more

Senator Says MEDC Should Stop Believing Its Own Press Releases

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 2, 2010

… hearing, Cassis told MEDC CEO Greg Main, "The press … reality." Michael Shore, spokesman for the MEDC, didn't respond to an … comment. Cassis said the MEDC didn't seem too concerned … would require the MEDC to state in its news … more

USA Today Cites Center MEDC Research

Published on Sept. 25, 2009

USA Today cited a recent Mackinac Center study showing that just one-third of jobs promised by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. have come to fruition. more

What The...?

MEDC grant to SEIU raises all kinds of questions

By Paul Kersey, published on Nov. 18, 2009

The MEDC's decision to extend … Council Website (MEDC's own announcement links … care legislation. Can MEDC guarantee that the "Member … operation itself? Can MEDC guarantee that the facility … more

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