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Michigan’s “Hot 50” And “Career Outlook” Highlight In-Demand Jobs

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s latest “Hot 50” and “Career Outlook” publications. Both reports, updated every other year, provide information on careers that will be in the highest demand in Michigan through 2032. “We’re excited to provide our education

By |2024-09-19T18:45:43-04:00September 19th, 2024|ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

MPSC To Hold Virtual Public Hearing On New Lines Proposed By Michigan Electric Transmission

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on October 3 from 6 to 9 pm  to take comment relating to major electric transmission upgrades proposed by Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (METC) (Case No. U-21471). The meeting will be virtual only, with participation available via livestream on Microsoft Teams or

By |2024-09-13T09:51:34-04:00September 12th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

MEDC Promotes Wolgamott To Lead Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign

LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since

By |2024-09-08T17:19:21-04:00September 8th, 2024|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Gets $35.5 Million From Federal Government To Make Roads Safer

LANSING— Michigan communities will receive more than $35.5 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with Kalamazoo County taking home $25 million to implement strategies to improve safety and prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries over more than 130 miles of primary roadways—most of which are rural.

By |2024-09-08T17:00:39-04:00September 8th, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Received $750,000 for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

LANSING – Michigan has been awarded $750,000 to support workers in securing well-paying jobs in infrastructure and clean energy. The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) received this grant from the Families & Workers Fund. This award recognizes LEO's Community & Worker Economic Transition Office as a winner of the Powering Climate and

By |2024-09-27T14:32:18-04:00September 5th, 2024|mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Supreme Court Rules On $15 Minimum Wage Increase

The Michigan Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling on a minimum wage increase that will have a direct impact on workers' wages across the state. In a 4-3 decision announced on Wednesday, the court determined that the State Legislature acted unconstitutionally when it blocked a pair of ballot initiatives related to Michigan's minimum wage

By |2024-08-16T18:20:01-04:00August 1st, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

MEDC Creates Michigan’s Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives

LANSING  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the Growing Michigan Together Council’s blueprint for growth, passed 19-1 in December 2023. With Gov. Whitmer signing an executive order deeming the Council’s work complete, Michigan’s Growth Office will lead the state’s population growth work

By |2024-07-23T18:44:16-04:00July 21st, 2024|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Top Corporate Landlords See Profits Soar Amid Rent Hikes and Fees

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed costs remained largely unchanged in May, with overall inflation cooling faster than economists expected as the Fed considers finally reducing interest rates below a 23-year high. Despite these positive signs, shelter costs remain high, increasing for the fourth month in a row

By |2024-06-18T21:02:32-04:00June 18th, 2024|Politics|

MPSC Seeks Input On Proposals For Penalties, Incentives To Reduce Frequency And Duration Of Power Outages

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today announced it is seeking further input on proposals that would establish financial penalties for utilities that don’t meet thresholds for getting the power back on and incentives for reduced outages and faster restoration of service (Case No U-21400). The Commission’s meeting took place at the LV Eberhard

By |2024-06-18T20:50:06-04:00June 18th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Latest News: $15 Minimum Wage Ballot Proposal 2024 Blocked by Supreme Court

LANSING – Michigan Latest News: $15 Minimum Wage Ballot Proposal 2024 Blocked by Michigan Supreme Court.  The Michigan Supreme Court recently made a big decision about a proposal called Raise the Wage Michigan. Consequently, in a significant ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court has decided that the $15 minimum Wage Michigan ballot proposal will not be