State Economy
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Reports break down the benefits of paid family and medical leave programs
With the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) releasing two reports outlining the potential benefits of a state paid leave program, members of the MI Paid Leave for All Coalition are continuing to press lawmakers to move forward with bills establishing family and medical leave programs.
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Opinion: The Inflation Reduction Act is helping us build a stronger, cleaner Michigan
In this op-ed, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks emphasizes Michigan’s progress under the Inflation Reduction Act, urging voters to support leaders who prioritize a sustainable future.
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Fain rallies with Stellantis UAW members at Trenton plant ahead of strike authorization vote
United Auto Workers union (UAW) members and elected officials rallied on Wednesday against Stellantis arguing that the automaker isn’t living up their 2023 contract.
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Opinion: State and federal policies help Michigan clean energy businesses thrive
The Biden-Harris Clean Energy Plan is reviving US manufacturing, allowing companies like ElectricFish to expand to Michigan.
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Federal funds to spur major semiconductor manufacturing project in Saginaw County
A $325 million federal grant will enable Hemlock Semiconductor to expand operations—and create hundreds of “really good-paying jobs.”
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Michigan parents say Harris’ plan to expand the child tax credit would be ‘a great help’
A new plan from Vice President Kamala Harris could provide a key financial lifeline for Michigan families who are struggling to make ends meet.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Opinion: The Farm Bill is about fair food. Congress should listen.
Congress must prioritize the health and well-being of families in rural Michigan and across the US by fully funding food assistance programs and increasing access to healthy and affordable foods.
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Whitmer signs bills to allow home health care workers to unionize, expand cash assistance program
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a bevy of bills into law, including more than half a dozen dealing with health care and family support.
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Slotkin and Rogers clash on abortion, national security and pocketbook issues in 1st debate
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former US Rep. Mike Rogers took the debate stage to make their case for succeeding US Sen. Debbie Stabenow as Michigan’s next senator.
