State Economy
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6 ways Michigan’s new state budget invests in rural communities
An $82.5 billion budget bill signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is heavily focused on investing in smaller, rural communities across Michigan.
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As acting governor, AG Nessel signs bill intending to protect homeowners into law
A bill intended to give homeowners more legal protections when working with real estate brokers became law Thursday after Attorney General Dana Nessel signed the legislation as acting governor.
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5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
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Opinion: Addressing housing and homelessness is my personal mission
Daniel Mahoney, the Mayor of Jackson and candidate for Michigan House District 46, understands the importance of affordable housing.
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Michigan set to be ‘EV Capital of the World’ as federal funds help retool automotive factories
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding awarded through the Biden-Harris administration is set to help protect thousands of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing jobs in Lansing.
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Report: Federal funds spark ‘clean energy boom’ in Michigan with 21,000+ new jobs
Legislation signed by President Joe Biden has led to at least $25 billion in clean energy projects announced in Michigan.
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Elissa Slotkin introduces bill to help Michiganders fix up homes and lower energy costs
Legislation introduced by US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) aims to lower Michiganders’ monthly energy costs.
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Whitmer partners with Army Corps to block invasive species from the Great Lakes
Michigan is cosponsoring a new effort to prevent invasive species from entering the Great Lakes.
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Genesee County leaders eye ‘huge’ economic boost from upcoming manufacturing project
A 1,200-acre parcel of land in rural Genesee County is one step closer to becoming the home of a massive, new manufacturing facility.
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Biden administration official announces funding for housing assistance program in Detroit
Biden administration officials announced funding to help up to 300 Detroit residents secure as much as $25,000 in housing assistance.
