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New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new state office to help implement a plan intended to reverse Michigan’s population decline after she announced earlier this week that she was disbanding the Growing Michigan Together Council. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office, which it said would be […] The post New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population appeared first on Michigan Advance.
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
DBusiness Daily Update: Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Helps Israeli Company Land in Michigan, and More
Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Helps Israeli Company Land in Michigan The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA), the nonprofit international trade organization committed to accelerating Michigan’s economic growth through Israeli corporate […] The post DBusiness Daily Update: Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Helps Israeli Company Land in Michigan, and More appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
How High Can Your Landlord Raise Your Rent in Michigan?
There are a ton of advantages when it comes to renting. No property taxes, you're not responsible for those huge repairs, and you have the freedom to pack up and leave without the pressure of selling your home. But, that doesn't mean renting doesn't come with it's own concerns- like the rising cost of rent in Michigan.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Election filing deadline for education boards Tuesday
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Are you interested in setting the policies that govern the way local schools deliver education? You have until July 23, 2024, at 4 p.m. to file to run for your local school board and the Lansing Community College Board of Trustees. The deadline to withdraw from the race is July 26, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Many state, city government services disrupted by faulty CrowdStrike update
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 20, 2024. Politics and other illnesses
Wake up and smell the cinnamon soy latte! It’s time for the Bridge Michigan News Quiz, 10 amazing questions about the week in politics, public policy and assorted creatures. If you get a perfect score, it’s your civic duty to feel wonderful all day long. The first reader to send a screenshot of a score — any score! — to jkurth@bridgemi.com gets a cool prize.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
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