LANSING - The Michigan Senate approved a six-bill package led by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-Evart) that aims to improve private land management, among other environmental goals. "This package of bills seeks to improve private land management by making important changes to the qualified forest program and allows for a local delivery system to assist landowners,"
LANSING - Arguably the most impressively produced and acted candidate commercial in Michigan political history has hit ... the Internet: a four-minute film for Supreme Court candidate Bridget Mary McCormack set up as a micro-episode of the classic television series "The West Wing" and featuring the stars of that popular program. One of the stars
ANN ARBOR ? The University of Michigan's research spending in fiscal 2011-12 reached an all time high of $1.27 billion, up $37.5 million from the year before. The National Science Foundation ranked U-M first in research development among public universities in the United States. The change represents a 3 percent increase and is roughly one-third
LANSING - The Citizens Research Council on Friday said the state is the least aggressive in its pursuit of renewable energy attainment, but also raised some questions as to the implementation of the proposal that would increase the Michigan's renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025. "Notwithstanding that 13 states have not adopted either
LANSING - Michigan residents are a little more concerned over the direction of the economy than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest State of the State Survey, but they still thought their personal financial situations were in the best shape they had been since 2005. The survey, conducted by the Institute
LANSING ? Despite uncertainties that remain in the economy, many businesses have a growing optimism, according to a member survey conducted by the Michigan Business and Professional Association and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Most survey participants report they will remain in the state and make improvements to their businesses. Continuing 2011?s positive trend,
DETROIT ? Strategic Staffing Solutions has partnered with Staffing Industry Analysts on its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional program, the first certification course available to HR, procurement and staffing professionals who manage contingent labor. The certification program was announced at Staffing Industry Analysts? Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit held September 20 -21 in San Diego. ?This opportunity
STERLING HEIGHTS - UHY LLP has added a member in Thailand, Yongyuth Accounting and Son Co. Ltd and its affiliate firm, Saman Audit and Corporate Services Co. Ltd., to the global accountancy network UHY. Yongyuth Accounting and Son Co. Ltd. was established in 1967 with a history spanning over two generations and nearly four decades.
GRAND RAPIDS - Right to Life of Michigan began announcing its list of endorsements in the general election and largely backed Republican incumbents in key seats with one major exception: U.S. Rep. Justin Amash of Cascade Township, who has voted against some of the group's priorities while in Congress. U.S. Rep. Justin Amash's practice of
LANSING - Sen. Joe Hune on Wednesday introduced legislation heeding the call of Governor Rick Snyder to convert Blue Cross Blue Shield from a nonprofit, tax-exempt health care company to a nonprofit mutual corporation, but some critics said it lacks details. Generally speaking, SB 1293 amends the Insurance Code, and SB 1294 changes the Public