Michigan spent $1.8B and only created 602 jobs

New analysis of Michigan's economic development spending raises serious questions about the state's return on investment. According to MSN Money reporting, Michigan spent one point eight billion dollars on job creation initiatives but generated only six hundred two jobs—translating to roughly three million dollars per position created. The figures have prompted fresh scrutiny of the state's economic development strategy.

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