The state held its first Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference of the year Friday morning. The conference gave state leaders a picture of what the economy looks like in Michigan. Economic experts say there is reason to be optimistic about an economic rebound with the vaccine rolling out. That could lead to restrictions being loosened and allow businesses to reopen at.
Michigan lawmakers came back to the state Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday to kick off the new legislative session, although circumstances remain far from normal. Both the House and Senate convened for the first time in the new session Wednesday, with the state House formally electing Rep. Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, as new House speaker. Lawmakers face continued challenges dealing with .