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GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his annual survey of regional purchasing managers and businesses showed some
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The Sustainable Energy Utility will be an opt-in, supplemental, community-owned energy utility that provides 100% renewable energy from local solar and battery storage systems installed at participating homes and businesses in the city. Now authorized, the detailed final
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying to sell electric vehicles in China right now that it's driving a price war that isn't sustainable. Barra made the comments at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, responding to a question about the explosion of EV sales
NEW YORK – Tesla EV Affordable Pricing Strategy 2025 is set to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. As the demand for more accessible EV options grows, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that a new low-cost vehicle will be launched in the first half of 2025. This strategic move not only intends to make electric
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority of cannabis users intend to vote for Vice PresidentKamala Harrisin the upcoming election. According to the poll (via Marijuana Moment), 53% of surveyed cannabis consumers said they plan to support Harris, while 40% favor former President Donald Trump. Six percent of respondents reported being
FBI Warning: How to Avoid Election Fraud Schemes 2024 – As the 2024 election season heats up, the FBI has issued a warning regarding various election-related fraud schemes targeting American voters. In light of this, it is quite necessary for voters to stay informed and vigilant about these tactics to protect themselves from becoming victims
CHARLOTTE, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find new ways to enhance the performance and lifetime of electric vehicle battery cells. The automaker’s investment arm, GM Ventures, on Wednesday injected $10 million into Forge Nano, which is developing a thin coating the startup says will help improve safety
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Michigan Department of Transportation at the inaugural Mobility Conference in Detroit. Launched in early 2024, the program sought grant proposals that addressed mobility gaps and improved access to education, jobs, health care, food, and social opportunities.
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the city. Council member Angela Whitfield Calloway is leading the proposed changes to city code that would prohibit marijuana advertisements from being within a 1,000-foot radius of “sensitive property” locations that “may have an impact” on children. The properties include schools, child
