Stories tagged: "COVID recovery plan"

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Coronavirus Michigan Rolls Out New Grant Program to Help Small Businesses Recoup Losses

Hundreds of millions of dollars are available for Michigan businesses that lost revenue because of the pandemic.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 23, 2022 5:22 pm EST
Economy Two MDOT employees survey the damage on one of two North M-30 bridges on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Edenville Township north of Midland. After two days of heavy rain, the Edenville Dam failed and flood waters rushed south, ravaging the landscapre in its path. (Jake May/The Flint Journal, MLive.com via AP)
Economy 7 Projects to Get Excited About in Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget for Michigan

The budget proposal comes on the wings of a large surplus. With that money, bold new programs could bring teachers to Michigan and prevent floods.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 9, 2022 5:55 pm EST
Politics The facts about Shiawassee County's hazard pay scandal
Politics Explained: How COVID Relief Got Used as County Commissioner Bonuses in Michigan

Shiawassee County's culture of backroom dealing laid the groundwork for its latest scandal— county commissioners giving themselves "hazard pay" for working during the pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 28, 2021 4:23 pm EDT
Money FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Money A $15 Minimum Wage for Michiganders Could Be Done with COVID Money

If Michigan boosts its minimum wage, the first three months could be covered by the state, says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Associated Press Associated Press June 7, 2021 10:47 am EDT
Economy Photo by: Mysti C Baker
Economy ‘We Survived It’: Michigan Business Owner Made It Through a Year of Unpredictability

A local Michigan store owner gets a second chance of opening her business as we see economic growth with more pandemic support than ever before.

Olivia Potenziano Olivia Potenziano May 6, 2021 12:41 pm EDT

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Photo Credit: Teerasan Phutthigorn/Shutterstock Economy The State of Michigan Is Going to Text You About Free Wi-Fi. It’s a Real Offer.
An abortion rights rally at Michigan Capitol in Lansing, 2019. Photo by Rachel Goodhew/ Shutterstock Courts A Michigan Nurse Gives an Inside Look at What Losing ‘Roe’ Could Mean for Patients
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Graphic by Desiree Tapia Economy EXCLUSIVE: A Republican Plan to Raise Taxes on Michiganders–and Potentially End Social Security and Medicare–is Massively Unpopular, Poll Shows
Food & Drink In this Sept. 11, 2010 file photo, Temeka Williams, right, of Detroit, uses her EBT/Bridge Card tokens for a purchase from Elizabeth and Gary Lauber from Sweet Delights at the Farmer's Market in Detroit. House approval of a scaled-back farm bill is setting up what could be an even bigger fight over food stamps and the role of domestic food aid in the United States. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Food & Drink There Is More Support Coming for Michigan Families. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Families with kids on free and reduced lunch might be getting a little help putting food on the table.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 9, 2021 2:11 pm EST