SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement of Black women in the sector leaves much to be desired. According to Leafly, only 2% of cannabis business owners identify as Black, with Black women making up an even smaller percentage. Still, some Black women are making an impact with their
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned. The employees impacted by this change include managers.
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit after a federal appeals court ruled that the automaker knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges that GM violated the laws of 26 U.S. states
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy from the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and development of regional supply chains for the production,
LANSING— Michigan communities will receive more than $35.5 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with Kalamazoo County taking home $25 million to implement strategies to improve safety and prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries over more than 130 miles of primary roadways—most of which are rural.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able to purchase marijuana at dispensaries licensed for medical and recreational sales. As of Friday, 123 dispensaries are dual-use. And more are on the way, although they probably won’t open as swiftly as the first batch. Many in the first batch opened around
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries allowed in some Ohio cities. The decision comes as officials prepare to approve more dual-use licenses which allow dispensaries to sell both medical and recreational marijuana. Data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shows the majority of the licenses
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast. The latest economic forecast from the University of Michigan's Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE) paints a picture of a U.S. economy facing significant challenges and uncertainties. While a near-term slowdown is anticipated, the economists stress that the economy is
