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Kalamazoo To Host Electric Vehicle And Semiconductor Education Program

KALAMAZOO — A first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership totaling more than a combined $4.7 million will offer new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across Southwest Michigan, Greater Grand Rapids and beyond beginning in 2025. The goal — announced by Michigan University, Kellogg Community College and the Michigan Economic Development Corp., as

By |2024-12-12T14:17:35-05:00December 10th, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Applications Open For Federal Student Aid

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that students and families can now complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA serves as the gateway for students to access grants and scholarships including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Community College Guarantee and federal Pell Grant. “At

By |2024-12-03T19:04:57-05:00December 3rd, 2024|ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms

WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th Congress, has long argued against efforts to reform marijuana policy at both the state and federal level. Senator Thune is among the 26 GOP members who earlier this year called upon US Attorney General Merrick Garland to reject a recommendation from federal health officials

By |2024-11-20T15:20:27-05:00November 20th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For “The Giving Trees Park” In Detroit

LANSING – The Giving Trees Park is a placemaking project in the Southwest-most part of the Core City neighborhood in Detroit that is focused on creatively addressing food-access/green space insecurities in the community by repurposing vacant lots into community hubs that host fruit trees, shade trees, green gathering spaces, and community resources. This effort will

By |2024-11-13T16:58:30-05:00November 13th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas Co., a 57% reduction from the amount the utility sought. DTE Gas filed a request in January 2024 to raise rates by $266 million, with $106 million already reflected in rates from a previously approved infrastructure surcharge, for a net

By |2024-11-08T15:56:28-05:00November 8th, 2024|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Save Money on Energy Bills Through Michigan MiHER Program

LANSING – How to save money on energy bills through the Michigan MiHER Program? Well, Michigan home energy rebates programs to serve Michigan households. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced a milestone in the rollout of Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) programs. Supported by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction

By |2024-12-16T11:52:01-05:00November 4th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Michigan Gets $25 Million From EPA To Invest In Ports, Detroit Metro Airport, Reduce Air Pollution

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two Michigan projects have received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has received $3 million in funding to launch the MI Clean Ports Program and the Wayne County/Detroit Port Authority has received $25 million,

By |2024-11-04T15:34:46-05:00November 4th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Treasury Internship Program Provides Students With Public-Sector Experience

LANSING – Students pursuing a college degree now have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in state government, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). This month, Treasury officially launched its new paid student internship program. The goal is to offer college students a semester-long opportunity to gain direct experience within their chosen area

By |2024-11-04T15:34:47-05:00November 4th, 2024|Politics, Politics/Government|
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FTC’s Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule

WASHINGTON DC – Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Announces Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule also called the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up. Most of the rule's provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register. 1.

By |2024-10-31T10:26:02-04:00October 17th, 2024|ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Michigan Minimum Wage Increases Twice In 2025

LANSING  — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), PA 337 of 2018, schedule.  Minimum Hourly Wage Rate

By |2024-10-01T16:29:13-04:00October 1st, 2024|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|
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