Jobs
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Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program.
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How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
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SEIU workers ahead of NFL Draft: We are ‘the backbone of Detroit’
Ahead of the NFL draft, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 union workers in are highlighting their importance to the Motor City’s success in attracting huge events.
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Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
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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.
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Mundy Twp. project gets state funding in effort to boost local manufacturing
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.
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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.
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Whitmer rolls out tax credits to help keep rent affordable for thousands of Michiganders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of tax credits to help developers build or rehabilitate more than 1,000 affordable rental homes across Michigan.
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Michigan farms claim victory as Biden closes meat labeling loophole
Ex-President Donald Trump sided with big meatpacking companies over local, family-owned farms. But under President Joe Biden, federal policies are changing.
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State grants help Michigan counties preserve agricultural land—and protect farmers’ jobs
About $2 million in state grant funding awarded last month is set to help local counties and townships preserve more than 670 acres of farmland in Michigan.
