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Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing JobsKalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced over $23 million in state funding for three counties in Michigan to expand…

3 days ago
Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

News Summary Michigan's job market experienced fluctuations in January 2024, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 5.3%. Despite the…

2 weeks ago
Michigan Announces $8.7 Million Funding for Adult EducationMichigan Announces $8.7 Million Funding for Adult Education

Michigan Announces $8.7 Million Funding for Adult Education

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has unveiled an investment of over $8.7 million aimed at enhancing adult education…

3 weeks ago
Michigan Workers to Receive Minimum Wage IncreaseMichigan Workers to Receive Minimum Wage Increase

Michigan Workers to Receive Minimum Wage Increase

News Summary In a significant development for Michigan workers, the state's minimum wage will rise from $10.56 to $12.48 starting…

1 month ago
Governor Proposes Road Usage Charge Pilot Program in MichiganGovernor Proposes Road Usage Charge Pilot Program in Michigan

Governor Proposes Road Usage Charge Pilot Program in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has unveiled a proposed pilot program to explore road usage charges as an…

1 month ago
Michigan Cities and Schools Benefit from Marijuana Tax RevenueMichigan Cities and Schools Benefit from Marijuana Tax Revenue

Michigan Cities and Schools Benefit from Marijuana Tax Revenue

News Summary Michigan is set to distribute nearly $100 million in marijuana tax revenue to local governments and schools, following…

1 month ago
Michigan Governor Whitmer Unveils $3 Billion Road Repair PlanMichigan Governor Whitmer Unveils $3 Billion Road Repair Plan

Michigan Governor Whitmer Unveils $3 Billion Road Repair Plan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a significant $3 billion plan to repair Michigan's roads, partly funded by a…

1 month ago
Michigan Senate Advances Minimum Wage LegislationMichigan Senate Advances Minimum Wage Legislation

Michigan Senate Advances Minimum Wage Legislation

News Summary The Michigan Senate has voted on Senate Bill 8, aiming to maintain the tipped wage system while raising…

1 month ago