Michigan Technology related politics
LANSING - The state of Michigan received two awards for excellence in information technology at the annual awards ceremony for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers in San Diego, Calif. The Michigan Education and Career Pathfinder tool took the top spot in the Digital Government: Government to Citizen category, and Mi Bridges: Helping
ROYAL OAK - Rosemary Bayer, Chief Inspiration Officer at ardentCause, also is a candidate for Michigan Senate in District 12. She joined M2 Techcast to describe what she’ll do for Michigan technology should she win in November. Rosemary Bayer To hear her campaign promises, click on https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/m2-techcast-episode-144-rosemary-bayer-ardentcause
LANSING - The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that provides funding for a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie. The bill, which had already passed the U.S. House, appropriates $992 million to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct a new lock. "Today's vote shows there is strong bipartisan support for the Soo Locks," U.S.
WASHINGTON DC - At a time when most governments are looking at ways to encourage electric vehicle adoption, a Republican senator heavily backed by the oil and gas industry has now introduced a new bill to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars and instead tax them more. Sen. John Barrasso Senator John Barrasso, a
LANSING - Despite a room packed largely with opponents to the package, the House Energy Policy Committee reported legislation Thursday that would set terms and fees for permits for new 5G cellular systems. The bills (SB 637 and SB 894) moved without changes from the Senate versions, but on 15-4 votes with bipartisan concerns raised about the
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control, has heard the bleak forecasts about Democrats possibly riding a blue wave into majority this November. He's not buying it. The Jackson County Republican was admittedly nervous after August primary numbers showed strong Democratic turnout numbers in suburban Michigan. But
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall Plan for Talent grants, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday. These entities have applied to be considered for the first round of Innovation Grants under the $100 million Marshall Plan for Talent investment. The first step in the Marshall Plan for
LANSING – With nearly 110,000 career openings through 2024 in the manufacturing industry in Michigan alone, Manufacturing Week - Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 - plays a key role in helping students explore the opportunities that exist in this high-demand, high-wage field. Manufacturing Week events are happening around the state next week, as part of
LANSING – Claiming lost or abandoned property in Michigan is about to get easier after Michigan Unclaimed Property unveils its new, state-of-the-art website on Oct. 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The new website will enable individuals, businesses and other entities to search and file property claims electronically. Additionally, holders of unclaimed property
LANSING - Environmental groups opposed to putting Enbridge Line 5 into a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac said Thursday they believe an agreement between Governor Rick Snyder and the Canadian energy company is imminent, preemptively declaring it a lame-duck move that would hamstring the next governor and attorney general from taking action they see fit regarding
