MI’s $1B EV push falls short on jobs; experts urge patience
By Mark Richardson Michigan News Connection Michigan has poured $1 billion into electric-vehicle battery projects, with another billion pledged, but…
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Sowing Seeds of Change: LaShaunta Waller’s Garden of Hope Earns Michigan’s National Impact Award
DETROIT, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with the Michigan Community Service Commission, recently announced the 38 individuals, businesses, and…
How are states spending opioid settlement cash? KFF Health News is tracking
Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash: Opioid manufacturers and distributors are paying more than $54 billion in restitution to settle…
UM Health-Sparrow Lansing welcomes 2025 New Year’s Baby
LANSING, MI – Mid-Michigan, join us in celebrating the arrival of Adaline Clough, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing’s 2025 New Year’s…
Puerto Rico power outage leaves almost entire island in dark
A car navigates through an intersection without stop lights in San Juan, Puerto Rico after a major power outage hit…
Michigan Residents: Claimants can access Unemployment online resources around New Year’s holiday
Claimants can access UIA’s online resources around New Year’s holiday State offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday,…
New Michigan Tax Credit for Live Organ Donation
By the Michigan Department of Treasury More than 2,000 Michigan residents are currently waiting for organ donations, most of whom…
Fraudsters Using Fake Letters in Collections Scam
By the Michigan Department of Treasury Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam making…
A Detroit nonprofit leads the way to building sustainable food systems
By Chrystal Blair Michigan News Connection A Detroit nonprofit said it is helping people in the city reclaim control over…
Postal Service warns MI customers about smishing ‘Grinches’
By Chrystal Blair Michigan News Connection The United States Postal Service is warning Michiganders not to fall for what are known…