Stories tagged: "Michigan jobs"

Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said companies picked Michigan over other states for their recent expansion projects because of "strength in the future of mobility and the semiconductor supply chain.” (Governor Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook)
Economy Whitmer Reels in Hundreds of Jobs as More Big-Name Companies Rush to ‘Make it in Michigan’

Two new business expansion projects are set to bring nearly 700 new jobs to Michigan after they received several million dollars in state economic development grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund this week.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 30, 2023 11:03 am EDT
Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent back some valuable souvenirs from her recent trip to Europe—in the form of new jobs.
Economy Whitmer Ushers in Hundreds of New Jobs to Michigan—Including Some From Overseas

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent the last week in Europe meeting with business leaders and trying to lure big-time supply chain investments into Michigan. And she came back with hundreds of new jobs for Michiganders.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 23, 2023 1:58 pm EDT
Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announce the "Make it in Michigan" plan on Wednesday.
Economy New ‘Make it in Michigan’ Plan Invests in Michiganders—and Could Pay Big Dividends

A newly unveiled economic strategy from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer includes plans to help Michigan score more big-name development projects, as well as thousands of new jobs.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 1, 2023 2:57 pm EDT
Politics Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate on Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Politics 100 Days Later: What Happens When Voters Put Democrats in Charge of State Government?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats in the state Legislature have been keeping busy since voters elected them in November.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski April 10, 2023 11:00 am EDT
Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits a construction site in Cass County. (Governor Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook)
Economy New Projects Bring $200M Investment, Hundreds of Jobs to Michigan

Several redevelopment projects are set to create or retain another 400-plus jobs and generate more than $200 million in investment, all right here in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced this week.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski March 2, 2023 12:13 pm EST

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United Auto Workers union members and Jeep workers Sheri Fisher and Mark Zydel hold up signs to traffic during a strike for improved compensation outside of the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio. (Phillip L. Kaplan /The Blade via AP) Economy Autoworkers Strikes Spread to Lansing as More Workers Join Picket Line
The Hippie Tree. (Photo via Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0) History That One Time in Michigan…When a Tree Became a Portal to Hell
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 45-14. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) Accountability Mel Tucker Attorney Wants MSU to Preserve Documents for Potential Lawsuit
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Immigration Would You Pass the US Citizenship Test? Find Out Here.

Nearly 700,000 people living in Michigan are immigrants, according to the 2020 US Census, and more than half of them have become naturalized citizens. To do that, they had to go through a long process that includes living in the US for 3-5 years, proving they can read, write, and speak English, and passing a...

Lisa Hayes Lisa Hayes Christina Lorey Christina Lorey February 16, 2023 1:32 pm EST
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Business Dow Chemical to Cut About 2,000 jobs—or 5% of Workforce

Materials science company Dow is cutting about 2,000 jobs, or approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of an effort to reach $1 billion in cost savings this year.

Associated Press Associated Press January 27, 2023 9:49 am EST