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Thursday, March 21, 2013  If you're in the market for a new home, local nonprofits say now might be a good time to buy one the city of Flint.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Producers defend the ethanol industry and want infrastructure investment

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  The General Motors complex on Van Slyke in Flint is getting a $10 million credit, and is expected to retain about 185 jobs.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  General Motors posts first quarter earnings above $3 billion.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Study shows Michigan movie-makers generated $6 for every $1 invested. Others say the program costs more than it produces.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A study by an accounting firm says Michigan's film incentives generate nearly $6 in economic activity for every dollar spent.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Morley Companies to hire more than 900 people in ten years

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  One school is wooing students to class for Pupil Count Day by offering free lunches and $20,000 in Target gift cards.

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Study says around half of the money spent by movie crews leaves the state

Monday, May 03, 2010  $11 million goes to paying prisoners for work they do in prison

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  The Michigan Film Office says 82 projects have been filmed in the state since April 2008, when it introduced tax incentives that are among the nation's most generous.

Friday, October 16, 2009  Michigan lawmakers are agreeing to award more tax incentives for economic development this year, as long as the state reports the number of jobs created and retained by companies getting the tax credits.

Thursday, September 03, 2009  Underserved areas can be found in both urban and rural communities.

Monday, March 30, 2009  President Obama says the government is preparing to offer several incentives to get Americans to buy more U.S.-made cars.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Ford says it has received a $55 million tax incentive from Michigan to continue work in advanced battery development.