Michigan Technology related politics
LANSING – Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid – commonly known as the FAFSA – on or before March 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The FAFSA is a critical step when applying for grants,
LANSING -The Michigan House passed a $3.5 billion COVID response plan made up of mostly federal dollars, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is looking for a "full plan" that uses the rest of the $2.5 billion the federal government has set aside to Michigan for the recovery. Whitmer spokesperson Bobby Leddy said the governor's office can't speculate
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) joined their colleagues in a bipartisan push, urging the Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese to work with Congress in addressing the global semiconductor shortage facing auto manufacturing. In addition to this letter, the Senators have been urging a number of Biden
WASHINGTON DC - President-elect Joe Biden is hoping to push a massive COVID-19 relief bill through Congress in the first few months of his presidency, an ambitious plan that could meet rough partisan headwinds. Here are the sections of the bill that could prove to be a windfall for the tech industry. $130 billion to
LANSING–After a months-long hiatus caused by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget cuts, the Pure Michigan advertising campaign is returning to the airwaves, touting the state’s many winter recreation activities. The new ad, “Still Pure,” encourages safe travel while enjoying outdoor activities in the winter months. The regional and in-state Pure Michigan winter advertising campaign will run
LANSING—Holiday shopping is in the home stretch, and the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure Michigan business promotion efforts is offering shoppers ways to consider giving Michigan-made products, supporting local retailers and restaurants, or presenting the perfect Michigan getaway as a special holiday gift this year. “The memories made exploring and enjoying the state of Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - As the Internet of Things grows to connect an amazing diversity of devices to electronic networks, four new publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology offer recommendations to federal agencies and manufacturers alike concerning effective cybersecurity for these devices. The four related publications will help address challenges raised in
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission this week approved a $100 million increase in the electric rates for Consumers Energy, increasing a residential customer using 500 kilowatt hours of electricity by $9.17 more per month, an 11.93 percent increase. Consumers had sought an increase in its electric rates of approximately $254 million, which would have a total impact to customers of $289
LANSING— Michigan state government released a competitive Request for Proposals this week for organizations to provide $11 million in funding to build apprenticeship programs for more than 6,000 people from underrepresented populations, including youth and veterans in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, information technology and mobility sectors. Funds provided by
LANSING - Under the radar, there are renewed legislative efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to ban discrimination in housing and employment for the gay community, which, if approved, might negate the need for a statewide ballot proposal in 2022. MIRS has learned that House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) would like to get something
