TROY - Michigan auto supplier Cadence Innovation filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization in a Delaware Federal Bankruptcy Court, citing a changing US auto market driven by high gasoline prices that have changed vehicle segment mixes. The US-based operations consist of six active manufacturing plants plus various support facilities, all located in Michigan and Indiana.
LANSING - Fewer students took the SAT tests in 2008, but they scored better than the year prior, according to reports released Tuesday - Michigan students again outscored the national average. If you are inspired and ready to take the examination, read the guide on heres how to register by ExamGenius - a place where
LANSING - While much of the legislative focus these days is given to an energy package that deals with electric customer choice and a renewable portfolio standard, there is legislation pending in committees that would provide tax incentives for consumers to purchase hybrid vehicles. The measures (HB 5603 , HB 6028 , HB 6384 and
LANSING - A draft series of potential ergonomic standards, that business organizations have warned could be devastating to business development in Michigan, have now gone to two state commissions for review. At a joint meeting of the General Industry Safety Standards Commission and the Occupational Health Standards Commission, the proposed standards on the ergonomics standards
ANN ARBOR - Sure, the United States economy is struggling, but the end to the "growth recession" may be in sight, say University of Michigan economists. In their annual summer forecast of the U.S. economy, Saul Hymans, U-M professer emeritus of economics and colleagues Joan Crary, Stanley Sedo and Janet Wolfe say that three factors
WASHINGTON DC - Frustrated with political deadlock, solar energy companies fear a big setback if Congress fails to renew a key federal tax credit set to expire at the end of the year. The provision would extend a 30 percent break of up to $2,000 to homeowners. Businesses would qualify for the same percentage, without
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has finally acknowledged the iPhone 3G's reception issues, confirming that the iPhone OS 2.0.2 software update was designed to fix those problems. A company representative told the Associated Press overnight (thanks, Macworld) that the latest update "improved communication with 3G networks," after weeks of silence regarding the reception issues reported by
LANSING - The Reform Michigan Government Now! proposal does not meet the standards set by the Constitution for amendments, the Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Wednesday evening, and therefore cannot be placed on the November ballot. Supporters of the wide-ranging proposal called the decision a "travesty of justice" and promised an appeal. The court opinion
TROY - Automation Alley announced Tuesday the finalists for its Eighth Annual Awards Gala September 12 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The envelope please. The award for Legend CEO will also be presented during the ceremony. The Legend CEO award recognizes an individual who has made life-long, pivotal contributions that influenced and helped
LANSING - The Reform Michigan Government Now! proposal collected enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, the Michigan Elections Bureau says. The bureau released a report Tuesday morning saying the controversial proposal collected an estimated total of 415,023 signatures from registered voters. To make the ballot, the petition had to collect a minimum of