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The state Senate Thursday approved tax breaks to attract data centers to Michigan. Under the legislation, data centers would be eligible for a 6-percent break on Michigan’s sales, use and property taxes. Legislative sponsor, Senate Republican Tonya Schuitmaker, says in addition to the investment made by data centers, experiences in …

Legislation requiring Michigan veterinarians complete continuing education courses to renew their license has passed the state House. Under the two-bill package, veterinarians seeking renewal of their license or veterinarian technician license would need to provide the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) with evidence of completion of continuing education …

A bill creating a license for midwives in the state cleared the Michigan House Thursday. The bill lays out what midwives can or cannot do and includes education and certification requirements. Representative Edward Canfield, who is an Osteopathic physician, opposed the legislation saying when the state license people it suggest …