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Kroger union workers ratify new contract with increased wages, better benefits
(CBS DETROIT) - Kroger union employees in Michigan ratified a new contract, which increases wages and improves paid time off and improves benefits.Member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 ratified a new three-year contract, which goes into effect on June 30, according to a release. The union represents 30,000 workers, and more than 1,000 are Kroger employees."We fought hard for significant wage increases and an overall improved contract for the Kroger members," Courtney Phillips, secretary/treasurer of UFCW Local 951, said. "I am proud of the members who served on the bargaining committee and worked together to achieve contract...
Lawnmower and drill stolen from garage
SOUTHGATE — A Craftsman lawnmower valued at $250 and a battery-powered drill worth $100 were reported missing June 11 from a residential garage in the 14000 block of Irene Street. The complainant said he believes the items were stolen between June 7 and 9, and he shared the identity...
Aretha Franklin’s Voice: Official Michigan ‘Natural Resource’?
Aretha Franklin is not just the "Queen of Soul," but the queen of everything cool and soulful that Michigan has ever produced. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Franklin said in Mark Bego's book, "Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul," that she was a "Michigan girl at heart." Michigan loved her equally, honoring her with an annual holiday (February 16) beginning in 1968 and naming a Motor City highway after her in 2020 (Lodge Freeway between Livernois and I-94). But did you know the Michigan DNR declared Aretha Franklin's Voice an official state natural resource?
Will Michigan Taxpayer Dollars go Toward Making Movies?
Last year, Michigan's House and Senate saw the introduction of a significant proposal known as the Multimedia Jobs Act. These bills, which have gained attention through social media platforms like TikTok (yes, really), aim to use state tax incentives to boost Michigan's media production industry. Former Mid-Michigan Now anchor and...
New climate program in Michigan aims to boost ag resilience
New climate program in Michigan aims to boost ag resilience. As Michigan’s agricultural sector grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, a new initiative promises hope for farmers like Raul Gomez, operations manager at Wunsch Farms in Traverse City. The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program, launched by the Michigan Plant Coalition...
Michigan House passes ballot petition reforms following scandals
In the midst of cranking out an $82.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year, Michigan lawmakers approved reforms Wednesday to how the state handles petitions for ballot initiatives. The slate of six bills — House Bills 5571–5576 — which passed through the House Elections Committee earlier this month — were recommended by the bipartisan […] The post Michigan House passes ballot petition reforms following scandals appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Brownfield investments: Revitalizing blighted buildings to strengthen communities, create jobs, and protect the environment
Across the state, blighted and contaminated sites have the potential to be revitalized into thriving community centers. This is where EGLE’s Brownfield Program comes into the picture. Since 2019, EGLE has provided more than $151 million in brownfield grants, loans, and incentives to 359 sites across 50 communities, supporting over 19,229 jobs and $7.3 billion in private investments.
States need to keep PFAS ’forever chemicals’ out of the water. It won’t be cheap.
In recent years, Michigan has spent tens of millions of dollars to limit residents’ exposure to the harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS. And some cities there have spent millions of their own to filter contaminated drinking water or connect to new, less-polluted sources. “We’ve made significant investments to get up to speed,” said Abigail Hendershott, […] The post States need to keep PFAS ’forever chemicals’ out of the water. It won’t be cheap. appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan Section PGA Awards Announced
Annual awards for the men and women who serve all golfers in the state of Michigan were recently announced after the 2024 Michigan PGA Spring meeting. Doug Brody of Warwick Hills Country Club won Golf Professional of the Year; Chris Whitten of the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) won Golf Executive of the Year; and Teacher of the Year went to Kyle Martin of The Fortress in Frankenmuth.
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