LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to streamline Renaissance Zones, a state program that incentivizes job growth and investment in areas of the state that need more of both across Michigan. This change cuts red tape and incentivizes more businesses to utilize these low-cost zones, supporting regional economic development. "To keep winning and leading th more PR