LANSING - A bill that would phase out the state's film incentive program was significantly broadened Tuesday to repeal statutory authority for the Michigan Film Office, which long predates the state's 2008 foray into using tax credits to attract productions to the state, as well as the Film Advisory Council. The change clearly concerned the
LANSING - The Department of Environmental Quality released its plan to improve water quality and uses over the next 30 years, and is now seeking feedback to be sure the plan accurately captures resident's needs, Office of the Great Lakes Director Jon Allan said Tuesday. Because addressing water issues is a long-term agenda, Allan said
FLINT - Kettering University hosted industry leaders from 24 companies across Michigan at the inaugural Unleash the Intrapreneur conference on June 3 in the Campus Center. An Intrapreneur is a person who works from within an organization to bring value to the company by recognizing and championing opportunities for innovation and growth. "The goal of
LANSING - It is becoming more and more urgent for employers to review their policies that address off-site work. New proposed rules from the Department of Labor governing exempt employment are likely to go into effect at the end of this year. When they do, they will almost certainly expand considerably the number of non-exempt
LANSING - A major agreement to change a standing Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit with Ford Motor Company was unanimously approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund board on Monday, and the state hopes the agreement will serve as the framework for discussions with other companies on amending their MEGA agreements. Talent and Economic Development
LANSING - The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement Monday with Enbridge Energy Company that will incorporate portions of the state settlement over the 2010 oil pipeline rupture into the Kalamazoo River and require some additional work. The settlement puts federal authority behind the state requirements that the company complete any remaining cleanup and
PARK RIDGE, IL - The MDRT Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Winning Futures, a nonprofit that offers school-based mentoring programs and workshops for middle and high school students in Southeast Michigan, to help prepare young people to succeed through life skills programs that build character value development, goal setting, and strategic planning.
LANSING - Plotting the locations of geological features, demographic information, transportation options and other data became more accessible with Wednesday's launch of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget's GIS Open Data website. One example of a practical use of the website is the ability to easily cross-reference jurisdictional boundaries with transportation networks and workforce
PLYMOUTH - Comcast Business has announced it will provide 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) Ethernet connections to Michigan International Speedway, and four other tracks hosting NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events - enough bandwidth to easily transfer large videos and graphics, reviewing replays, or sending inspection data. In
FLINT - Chemical Engineering and molecular biology students combined their skillsets to solve an open-ended water filtration problem presented jointly by Michelle Ammerman (Applied Biology) and Steven Nartker (Chemical Engineering) in each of their respective classes. The premise: address biological problems in engineering projects and vice versa around the theme of examining the impact of