State Economy
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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.
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$83B state budget heads to Whitmer’s desk after all-night session
The Michigan Legislature worked all day Wednesday and into the early morning on Thursday in order to finalize an $82.5 billion budget.
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As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition
A new state office is looking at efforts to help workers bridge the gap between jobs working with fossil fuels, to those working with renewables.
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Michigan renters could soon fix up their apartments on their landlords’ dime
Legislation introduced this month spells out clear requirements for Michigan landlords to provide safe housing and make timely repairs for renters.
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12 things Michiganders should know about EVs
It’s easy to get short-circuited by misinformation—and outright lies—about electric vehicles. These are the facts about EVs.
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Michigan’s ‘Rural Readiness’ program expands efforts to focus on small-town development
Job opportunities in small towns across Michigan are set to multiply this year amid efforts to connect rural communities with more federal resources.
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Cash-strapped Michigan counties turn to Whitmer administration to reel in federal funds
Billions of dollars in federal funds are up for grabs through President Joe Biden’s administration. And state officials are fighting to ensure they land in Michigan.
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‘Well-paying, stable careers’: Michigan union workers gear up for ‘Clean Energy Future’
The nation’s fastest-growing union of construction workers is standing behind new state laws designed to help drive more clean energy investments—and jobs—into Michigan.
