More than $9 million awarded to a planned development project in Genesee County could provide a big boost to the local economy and help create thousands of new jobs.
LOCAL ECONOMY POLITICS
Lansing uses American Rescue Plan funds to empower Black-owned businesses
Funding from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act still paying dividends for Black-owned businesses in Michigan.
Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a national security expert, gets real about the threat from Russia
The Holly native was a CIA analyst, did three tours in Iraq, and worked for the Department of Defense under two presidents. She says the ocean can’t keep Americans safe from Putin.
Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint
A program aimed at helping remove families and infants in Flint from deep poverty will give $1,500 to women during mid-pregnancy.
Nessel intervenes on DTE’s request to hike gas rates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in DTE’s latest request to increase natural gas rates for customers.
Whitmer administration uses federal funds to boost local nonprofits across Michigan
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
Ford to resume building Michigan EV battery plant
Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago.