State Economy
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‘Jobs of tomorrow’: Michigan automakers get federal funds to train local workers for EV jobs
Partnerships announced by President Joe Biden’s administration are set to position Michigan automakers as leaders in electric vehicle manufacturing.
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Report: Michiganders are saving thousands on EVs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
A new US Treasury report shows drivers who switch to electric vehicles are scoring instant savings through the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Michigan gets $62M from Biden administration to protect clean drinking water
Funding from President Joe Biden’s administration is set to ensure Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.
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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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Slotkin urges Michiganders to compare prices before buying prescription drugs
A law sponsored by Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is helping patients compare prices for prescription drugs at different pharmacies—saving some thousands of dollars.
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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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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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General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center
General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and work to redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River.
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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.
