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Kildee on Hemlock Semiconductor expansion project: ‘We’re bringing critical manufacturing back to Michigan’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 28, 2022

Hemlock Semiconductor has broken ground on an expansion project in Thomas Township, Michigan.

‘We are developing new clean-energy solutions,’ Hendrian on state’s industry growth ':

By Art Benavidez | Oct 22, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) announced that key sectors in Michigan’s logging industry have grown since she took office, creating more jobs.

Michigan's Hall on SOAR funding: It will help develop 'better sites around the state to bring in even more new jobs'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 13, 2022

Hoping to entice more business development in Michigan, state leaders are touting a new bipartisan bill they say will help them secure investment opportunities that will create more economic growth.

Michigan Red Cross ‘prepared to provide additional support’ for Hurricane Ian victims

By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2022

As Florida begins the recovery process from Hurricane Ian, the state of Michigan has started sending resources to aid residents of the Sunshine State.

Whitmer says $21.55 million grant to fix abandoned properties will ‘Increase surrounding property values’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 4, 2022

A $21.55 million grant will go towards addressing dilapidated properties throughout the state.

'We must use every resource we have to protect the lives of our former service members': Michigan to invest $1.2 million to prevent veteran suicide

By Art Benavidez | Sep 29, 2022

Michigan has decided to fund several suicide prevention programs to help veterans suffering from depression and other mental health issues.

Whitmer on tuition giveaway: 'As a MET alumna myself, this program is near and dear to my heart'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2022

The Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary $1.5 Million Giveaway contest winners have been announced.

LARA director: Our Strong Start program 'will reduce barriers to licensure' for child care programs

By Art Benavidez | Sep 16, 2022

A new program will help entrepreneurs fast-track the development of child care facilities in order to assist working families.

MDOC director on new firearm initiative: ‘We are helping to take guns and drugs off our streets’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2022

State leaders hope a new initiative will help reduce gun violence across Michigan.

Buttigieg says $50 million grant for Mid-Michigan infrastructure will help ‘build more sustainable’ roads

By Art Benavidez | Sep 2, 2022

A $50 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration will go toward Michigan infrastructure that was damaged due to flooding in 2020.

MEDC Executive Vice President on $2.8 million workforce investment: ‘Committed to creating a culture of lifelong learning’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 30, 2022

The state is hoping that a $2.8 million grant to the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) will continue to develop a diverse workforce and keep the economy churning.

Rep. Upton on $1.6 million grant for rail service: ‘Should help with getting high-speed rail across Michigan’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

Preliminary engineering plans are in motion to renovate the state’s intercity passenger rail service.

Zemlick’s owner on tax holiday for school supplies: ‘A big help to Michigan families’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Michigan's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a tax-free holiday for school supplies in hopes that it will provide help to families when they go school shopping.

ICLE Executive Director on updated guidelines for lawyers: ‘Michigan attorneys should be familiar with basic Michigan law’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 7, 2022

Bar applicants taking the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) will have to adhere to new training requirements implemented by the Michigan Board of Law Examiners (BLE).

Stevens on semiconductor bill: ‘Michigan is the place to build the future’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2022

Democratic and Republican lawmakers have agreed upon a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the supply chain shortage in the country.

MEDC CEO on Gentex expansion: 'Commitment to winning the future of mobility and EV manufacturing'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2022

Gentex Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-tech electronics, will expand operations at its Zeeland campus.

'Investment in our shared future': Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights executive secretary praises state budget

By Art Benavidez | Jul 30, 2022

The bipartisan-based state budget for fiscal year 2023, recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), hopes to make an impact on issues affecting Michigan families.

Gilchrist on $6 million bipartisan investment: Michigan Reconnect helping thousands 'take the first step toward a brighter future'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 22, 2022

The State of Michigan has launched a $6 million bipartisan investment to help first-time college students and working-age adults going back to school.

Michigan Townships Association's Sheridan: Bipartisan budget will help 'improve the places we all call home'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 16, 2022

The fiscal year budget for 2023 has been approved by state leaders who utilized a bipartisan partnership to help working-class families.

Whitmer: $105 million grant will ‘provide real relief for business owners’ who have suffered after COVID-19

By Art Benavidez | Jul 7, 2022

Last month, 2,600 state enterprises were given over $105 million in funds through the Growing MI Business Grant Program.

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