LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two Michigan projects have received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has received $3 million in funding to launch the MI Clean Ports Program and the Wayne County/Detroit Port Authority has received $25 million,
LANSING – Students pursuing a college degree now have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in state government, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). This month, Treasury officially launched its new paid student internship program. The goal is to offer college students a semester-long opportunity to gain direct experience within their chosen area
WASHINGTON DC – Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Announces Easy Cancellation for Subscriptions Final Rule also called the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up. Most of the rule's provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register. 1.
LANSING — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), PA 337 of 2018, schedule. Minimum Hourly Wage Rate
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her support for legalizing recreational marijuana use on a federal level. Subsequently, the Democratic nominee for president announced her views on the subject during a guest appearance on the sports podcast “All the Smoke.” 1. Kamala
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant in Grayling Township. “We see this as a great step forward, a great opportunity to build a meaningful place in the community, up in Grayling…” said Brad Barnard, vice president and general manager of
LANSING — Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire more workers thanks to $9.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and a $500,000 matching grant from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund. This investment will launch the Michigan
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
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
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
