ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to $12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles – including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and, for the first time, fuel cell electric vehicles. The proposed program to “green the fleet” is part of the Build Back Better spending
DETROIT – At the 2021 annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, travel industry leaders recognized top hospitality individuals and entities for their contributions to Michigan’s tourism industry. Also announced was the latest Pure Michigan Trail Town designation. “The best in tourism awards honor those individuals and entities that go above and beyond in making
LANSING — Michigan’s citizen redistricting panel could approve maps this month that would make the state far more competitive, giving Democrats a solid chance at controlling the state Legislature for the first time in decades. But many African-American leaders fear the approach will reduce their clout, as the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposals have
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations are open once again for second stage companies in Michigan. Michigan Celebrates recognizes small businesses in all industries whose growth supports Michigan’s economy. Michigan Celebrates has established a variety of awards to honor the many different ways that small businesses demonstrate excellence across the state. Nominations
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, to be the head of the agency. If she's confirmed by the Senate, she'll be the first woman to fill that role. Biden also nominated Gigi Sohn, a net neutrality advocate and a former FCC official,
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks to inject $200 million into Michigan technology startups using federal pandemic relief funds, as part of a broader $1.52 billion proposal for using federal American Rescue Plan Act funding that Congress approved in March. Whitmer’s Startup Resiliency Initiative would put $140 million into direct equity investments in tech startups
WASHINGTON DC - Democrats’ effort to spur electric vehicle (EV) adoption has set off an intense lobbying battle on Capitol Hill as car manufacturers jockey for influence over legislation that will shape the industry's future. Automakers generally back President Biden’s green energy plan, which would spend billions of government dollars to construct charging stations across the
KALAMAZOO - Throughout October and early November southeast Michigan residents will gain a chance for a clean slate at one of their upcoming Expungement Fairs. An Expungement Fair is an event where participants can begin the legal process of sealing eligible criminal offenses from the public – giving them a second chance at employment, housing,
DETROIT – Top prize for the National Advanced Mobility Consortium Army Smart Motor Pool Pitch Competition was Raytheon Missiles & Defense, producers of missile defense systems, precision weapons, and related technologies. Its winning entry provided the framework for an Intelligent Interactive Motor Pool Management open platform that offers a holistic solution for integration of Army
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Monday announced additional details about the technical conference the agency will hold as part of its efforts to address concerns raised after repeated major power outages across the state during extreme storms this summer. The MPSC’s Technical Conference on Emergency Preparedness, Distribution Reliability, and Storm Response will
