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Legislature returns for a few weeks

Legislators are back at work – for a couple of weeks at least. The House and Senate resumed normal business last week and will meet through next week.

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Legislature breaks for summer

Following a few hectic weeks, the Michigan Legislature has completed the budget and crafted an emergency funding solution for Detroit Public Schools. Legislators are now back in their districts until September.

Gov’t Affairs News – tax appeal changes, plastic bags and more

Committee discusses Tax Tribunal changes

The House Tax Policy Committee held two weeks of hearings on legislation that HB 5578 could have a big impact on commercial property taxes and tax appeals.