… jobs, despite a $38 million MEDC subsidy. Mike LaFaive, director … two exhaustive analyses of MEDC and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, which MEDC administers, in 2005 and 2009. … than one-third of jobs the MEDC has announced in press releases … which details the lack of transparency in the MEDC and the difficulty …
… significant problems with transparency, and a recent lawsuit by … Michigan, and for years, the MEDC has used data compiled by private … or open records law. But the MEDC claims that it had no role … FOIA law. By outsourcing, the MEDC has found a way to argue it … the public. This weakens transparency and government accountability. …
… Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as incentives for businesses … others about its lack of transparency. An objective means of … claiming the credits. “The MEDC made an interpretation of tax … on this should be basic transparency.” Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, said the lack of transparency is a bipartisan concern. …
… records request to learn how the MEDC calculated the return on investment … for every $1 spent. But the MEDC refuses to disclose the methodology … To learn more about how the MEDC’s consultants generate this … Nov. 6, 2020. Although the MEDC responded and partially granted … Steve Delie, director of transparency and open government for …
… mentioning the tax giveaways. "The MEDC is a slush fund the governor uses to … Democratic Caucus believes we need transparency and accountability in government, … actually work, not empty promises. The MEDC for far too long has wasted tax dollars … confirmed that her office is part of the MEDC. "Politicians of both parties score …
… the debate over public transparency at the state's "jobs" department … Policy Brief titled, "MEGA, the MEDC and the Loss of Sunshine." … and is administered by the MEDC. "The MEDC in general and the MEGA program … between the decrease in MEDC transparency and the increase in the …
… Legislature debates the transparency and scope of the Michigan … James Hohman, enumerates the MEDC’s numerous programs and reviews … actual job creation meets the MEDC’s estimates. They inspected … actual jobs on average. “The MEDC and its work can be intimidating … disconnect between the many jobs MEDC claims to create and Michigan’s …
… should consider: Requiring the MEDC to publish its general ledger … about where state and other MEDC monies flow. Mandating a full performance audit of each MEDC program. The audit should include … program's success or failure. The MEDC and other state agencies should … Loans, requiring greater transparency in the operations of the …
… laws which call for more transparency in the state’s film subsidy … questioned the state’s lack of transparency in the film industry in … million dollars. Greater transparency of Michigan’s film subsidy … Lawmakers Tackle Film Credit Transparency Michael Moore Inadvertently … Embattled Film Studio Senator Says MEDC Should Stop Believing Its Own …
… rumored a few weeks ago, the MEDC made all of its promotional … have been raised about the MEDC’s lack of transparency. The company is a poster … failures.” Michigan Advantage, the MEDC’s (now defunct) YouTube channel, … dollars for their operations. The MEDC previously promoted dozens …
