… state resources. Such a lack of transparency cannot benefit the public; it can … existence of the program, beginning with MEDC officials themselves. In this sense, MEGA's loss of transparency becomes an inversion of the principle … address MEGA's growing lack of transparency — or consider ending the program …
Criticism of the MEDC itself has been bipartisan. During the … provide proper oversight of the MEDC. According to a February 1999 … Commission, the predecessor to the MEDC, then-state Sen. Alma Smith, … Township, complained about the transparency problem, saying, "I don't … a consistent critic of the MEDC. In 2009, when asked by the …
… The effectiveness of the MEDC's tax credits has come under … about 3 of the 10 jobs the MEDC claims will be created are … General's report. She questioned MEDC CEO Greg Main about the job … disconnect with reality." The MEDC's responses to requests for … shows a pattern of less transparency regarding actual jobs produced …
… Development Corporation by requiring greater transparency. The Mackinac Center recommends eliminating the MEDC entirely, but improved transparency would allow policymakers and taxpayers to better …
… measures to improve MEDC transparency. The MEDC hands out millions of dollars … promoted are successful. The MEDC’s position is that it is open … changes to improve its transparency. Many, perhaps a majority, … will even remember the MEDC transparency issue while all of that …
… executive committee of the MEDC — the very agency that oversees … programs: screening, audits, transparency, clawbacks and more. That’s … R-Saugatuck, complained that the MEDC stonewalled him when he asked … “meaningful clawback provisions” for MEDC grants. In 2015, reports that … a package of incentive transparency bills. MEDC chief operating …
… MEGA, the authority is the MEDC's — and the state's — flagship … jobs impact. Nor has the MEDC's corporate culture inspired … has also decreased the transparency and availability of its … effectiveness. Ultimately, the MEDC's behavior in administering … does not bode well for other MEDC programs.
… campaign, which is overseen by the MEDC. That claim is unwarranted. The MEDC budget is $400 million annually, … Michigan funding would be if the MEDC itself - which has 52 employees … visible and possibly most popular MEDC program. The fact that the … expectations of public transparency. However, a pressing issue …
… outside contractors to avoid transparency. Lansing politicians and … by reports purchased by the MEDC that make credulity-straining … requests for specific data. The MEDC tacitly endorses this secrecy. The public deserves more transparency. To revisit the question … returns. Unfortunately, the MEDC stymied our efforts to obtain …
… Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), which is known as the state's … the reputation of lacking transparency. Even legislators have … they've requested from the MEDC. As a lawmaker would you seek information from the MEDC to test its transparency? If you thought the results …
