Dozens of people marched to Flint City Hall on Thursday to demand “justice and accountability” as the Flint water crisis turns 10 years old.
Money & Jobs
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
Thousands of workers rush to ‘make it in Michigan’ as clean energy jobs multiply
A massive marketing campaign designed to fill manufacturing jobs in Michigan is starting to pay dividends for employers—and the state’s economy.
State grants pave the way for small Michigan towns to start fixing their damn roads
More than $3 million in state grant funding awarded through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is set fund road repairs in 15 small cities and villages.
Gilchrist unveils plan for high-speed internet access in Michigan
A program to ensure every Michigander has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet was unveiled Thursday by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Whitmer announces 144 new jobs at four Kent & Bay County companies
Governor Whitmer has announced the expansion of four businesses in Kent and Bay counties. These projects, supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund, are predicted to bring about 144 new jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.
What is Biden doing for Michigan? Nonprofit group launches new website to keep track
Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 5,400 infrastructure projects have been announced across the state of Michigan.