by Kyle Kaminski | May 2, 2024 | LABOR POLITICS
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program—and putting more Michiganders to work. MICHIGAN—Under an executive order signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state officials are set to help... by Michigan Advance | Apr 23, 2024 | INFRASTRUCTURE POLITICS
BY KYLE DAVIDSON, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—As construction workers at the Delta Township Wastewater recovery facility continued efforts to expand the facility, state officials announced they would be investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure... by Kyle Kaminski | Apr 18, 2024 | EDUCATION POLITICS
Democratic lawmakers are hashing out plans to bring state funding for Michigan’s public schools to another new, all-time high—and ensure teachers are paid fairly. MICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest record-setting budget plan for public schools is one step closer... by Kyle Kaminski | Apr 17, 2024 | LOCAL ECONOMY POLITICS
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. MICHIGAN—State funding awarded this week through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is set to... by Kyle Kaminski | Apr 16, 2024 | MONEY AND JOBS POLITICS
The Biden administration is investing billions of dollars in clean energy and creating thousands of new jobs. And in Michigan, workers are starting to fill them. MICHIGAN—A massive marketing campaign designed to fill manufacturing jobs in Michigan is starting to pay...