NEW YORK - In a blockbuster mobile deal, AT&T announced Sunday it had agreed to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion. The acquisition will bolster AT&T's dominance with the addition of more than 33 million subscribers to its 95.5 million customer user base, giving it a new total of more than 129
LANSING - The Michigan Education Association has asked its local members to vote on giving the MEA authority to initiate "crisis activities" including "job actions" that might mean a work stoppage. MEA spokesperson Doug Pratt said Thursday that the move comes in response to actions in the Legislature. "MEA will not stand silent while Michigan's
LANSING - An agreement to wait until September 1 for the repeal of the state's item-pricing requirement to take effect ensured enough votes to resolve a mini-standoff on the bill in the Senate and send it to Governor Rick Snyder. Twice, the Senate had fallen one vote short of the two-thirds majority necessary to give
ANN ARBOR - A Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tax Credit of $731,244 will spur Lakeside Software, which develops systems management and virtualization software, to expand to Ann Arbor and also expand its existing operations in Bloomfield Hills. Lakeside Software plans to invest $6.1 million to expand existing operations in Bloomfield Hills, as well as locate
DETROIT - Wayne State University announced Tuesday the launch of the Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program, combining two years of full-time employment with executive development education, to help renew Detroit. The deadline to apply is April 15. With initial support from The Kresge Foundation and the Hudson-Webber Foundation, and potential support from foundation partners, the fellows
ANN ARBOR ? The spring Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest contest had 230 teams sign up, nearly a third more than the fall competition. But the 230 teams about a quarter less than last spring, when 302 teams registered, said GLEQ Executive Director Diane Durance. She said a breakdown of the categories in which everyone entered
LANSING - The Canadian government's offer of $550 million for the state's portion of the New International Trade Crossing isn't the only money the Snyder administration is seeking in regards to federal match money related to the new bridge, Lt. Governor Brian Calley said Friday. Calley told Gongwer News Service the administration hasn't rolled out
LANSING - The state's popular and award-winning "Pure Michigan" ad campaign will have a stable source of funding under legislation signed Thursday by Governor Rick Snyder, the 21st Century Jobs Fund. Under HB 4160 , PA 3, the Jobs Fund has been established as a legal financing source for the television and radio ad campaign.
FRAMINGHAM - New research shows 10.1 million media tablets were shipped in the fourth quarter of 2010 - more than double the 4.5 million shipped in the third quarter. Apple's share came down from 93 percent in the third quarter to 73 percent in the fourth quarter, but still reflected Apple's strong leadership position. Samsung's
TRAVERSE CITY ? Interactive agency Oneupweb has openings for a graphic designer, a Web developer, a software developer, a national sales and client services representative, a paid search specialist and a natural search specialist. The company also said in a press release that its recent growth from new clients means the company is adding space