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Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,064 in the week ending June 28, up from 5,964 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
USPS Initiates Mailing Service Changes, MI Residents Affected
Many Michigan residents heavily rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) for various reasons, from sending letters and packages to receiving mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes to the organization that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Initiates...
President Biden coming to Detroit amid pressure to suspend presidential campaign
President Joe Biden will visit Detroit on Friday, making another campaign stop in a Democratic stronghold in a battleground state in the wake of growing pressure from Democrats hoping he'll suspend his campaign against former President Donald Trump. Since his debate against Trump prompted calls for him to drop out, Biden has campaigned...
Today’s rain, thunderstorm timeline across Michigan
A rainy Monday is in store for much of Michigan today as scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms continue throughout the evening. Severe weather is not expected. The active weather pattern that we’ve been experiencing seems to continue for the foreseeable future as multiple upper-level disturbances move through the area. Ongoing showers and thunderstorms in Lower Michigan will continue to track northeast this morning, with a potential break in activity during the late morning/early afternoon hours.
MCWT Works to Transition Women into Tech Careers in Michigan
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) Foundation in Southfield has opened applications for its 2024 Reignite! program, aimed at supporting women returning to the workforce and transitioning into tech careers. The initiative seeks to retain tech talent in Michigan by providing essential resources, community, and skills. “Reignite! is...
West Nile virus detected in 18 states as mosquito season arrives
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that in at least 18 states, the West Nile virus has been detected, as experts warn the virus appears to be circulating more than usual for this time of summer.
Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund Now Accepting Investment Applications
A new pre-seed venture fund at the University of Michigan’s Innovation Partnerships is now accepting applications for investment opportunities. The Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund focuses on investing in Michigan startups that have a license to commercialize technologies from one of the state’s 15 public universities. The fund...
Democrat Subtweets Biden by Praising Soccer Star for Passing the Baton After Aging ‘Significantly From Her Prime Playing Days’
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) subtweeted President Joe Biden in a thinly disguised call for him to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday. Almost two weeks ago, on June 26, American women’s soccer star Alex Morgan acknowledged that she would not be on this year’s Olympic team.
Whitmer shuts down 2024 presidential talk but doesn’t hide her ambitions in timely book launch
LANSING (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is releasing a new memoir at a particularly fraught moment, both for herself and for the Democratic Party. Set to release Tuesday amid the frenzy over President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, “True Gretch” won’t do much to dispel questions about her national ambitions. But in a pre-launch interview with The Associated Press, Whitmer did what she could to shut down such speculation, saying bluntly that she would not step into the election if Biden were to step down. “It’s a distraction more than anything,” said Whitmer. “I don’t like seeing my name in articles like that because I’m totally focused on governing and campaigning for the ticket.” In the book, Whitmer recounts events that unfolded on the national stage throughout her career, including a clash with Donald Trump and a kidnapping plot targeting her and her family.
Michigan strong: Local ironworkers creating a legacy with Gordie Howe Bridge
Kyle Dedenbach is among the ironworkers building the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and while his work has him climbing to heights of more than 700 feet, his biggest fear is not that he will fall. “My fear is dropping an item or tool knowing I’ve got brothers and sisters working...
Michigan employers, medical centers using new Breathalyzer to detect recent cannabis use
A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of cannabis is being used by employers in Michigan and is now offered at several medical centers around the state. The device, developed by California-based Hound Labs Inc., is among the first to detect recent marijuana use, distinguishing it from other tests that indicate the presence of cannabis over an extended period. ...
July 22: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Conversation with Jeff Daniels
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Michelle Tuplin and Katie Hubbard for the information and photos in this story.) Serendipity Books is thrilled to welcome Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Chelsea in support of her autobiography, True Gretch. The governor will be joined in conversation by Jeff Daniels, actor, playwright, and founder of The Purple Rose Theatre.
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Tom Kelly - #MPC24
The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Watch Tom and Chris discuss his organization, recent activity and what they are experiencing in 2024, along...
Michigan wants to improve 'imperfect' post-adoption support for families
When parents sign the adoption paperwork, they’re supposed to give their child a forever home. They usually do — less than 2% of adoptions in Michigan are undone. But not every home is a happy one. Some children have been irreparably damaged or hardened by the trauma they’ve experienced. Some parents realize too late the toll bringing home a child could take on their time, finances, relationships and lifestyle. ...
Here are the key bills that await the Michigan Legislature when lawmakers return
After a frenzied start in 2023, the pace of the 102nd Michigan Legislature has slowed considerably this year. In the first year that Democrats enjoyed a governing trifecta for the first time in four decades, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation banning anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, repealing Right to Work, axing some abortion restrictions, establishing a clean energy […] The post Here are the key bills that await the Michigan Legislature when lawmakers return appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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