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Thomas Township manager on HSC’s $375 million expansion project: ‘Development of this magnitude takes many partners’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 31, 2022

Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) Thomas Township expansion project has broken ground in central Michigan.

Whitmer: 'I am proud of the record, bipartisan $460 million investment in school safety and mental health we secured'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 27, 2022

The week of Oct. 19 was deemed Safe Schools Week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

General manage on logging industry growth: 'Michigan has abundant and diverse forests'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 24, 2022

Michigan's logging industry has grown since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) took office.

Garlin Gilchrist II on daycare grant: ‘A step towards our goals to support child care entrepreneurs’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2022

Day care programs in Michigan are in line to receive their portion of a $253 million grant to help keep them operational.

Whitmer on bipartisan investment bill: Legislation will 'build on Michigan's growing economic momentum'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 13, 2022

State leaders are hoping a new bipartisan bill will help Michigan secure investment opportunities that lead to economic growth.

Michigan organizations 'honored' to contribute to Hurricane Ian relief efforts

By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2022

The state of Michigan is chipping in to aid Florida’s recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian.

CEO of CBM: Scholarships will 'honor the sacrifice of military families by educating their legacies'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 30, 2022

Several organizations in Michigan are working together to help members of military families attend college.

Gilchrist on $1.2 million grant to help suicide programs: ‘Veteran suicide remains a persistent problem in Michigan’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 29, 2022

Suicide prevention programs in Michigan will revive an influx of funds in order to aid veterans who are mentally suffering.

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Michigan's Lott on $1.5 million tuition giveaway: 'We are excited to shine a $1.5 million spotlight on MET'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 29, 2022

The winners of the Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary $1.5 Million Giveaway contest have been announced.

Whitmer on new $7.3 million Technoform facility in Cascade Township: 'This is great news for workers, their families, and our economy'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 26, 2022

A worldwide manufacturer of luxury amenities for customized boats and recreational vehicles will open up operations for its North American headquarters in Cascade Township.

The Our Strong Start project is an avenue for ‘more child care programs,’ says Whitmer

By Art Benavidez | Sep 15, 2022

Michigan has established a new program for those who want to establish child care businesses.

Whitmer on annual crime rate: ‘Crime is flat in Michigan, there is more work to do’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 10, 2022

State leaders are hoping that a new initiative will help mitigate gun violence across the state.

Whitmer on $50 million grant for road infrastructure: ‘Will bring federal taxpayer dollars back to Michigan’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 2, 2022

Michigan’s road infrastructure recently got a boost in the form of a $50 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.

Ananich on $2.8 million workforce investment: 'If you've been waiting for the right moment to advance your career, there has never been a better time than right now'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 29, 2022

Michigan hopes that a $2.8 million grant to the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) will continue to develop a diverse workforce and keep the economy churning.

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Thomas Township manager on HSC’s $375 million expansion project: ‘Development of this magnitude takes many partners’

Whitmer: 'I am proud of the record, bipartisan $460 million investment in school safety and mental health we secured'

General manage on logging industry growth: 'Michigan has abundant and diverse forests'

Garlin Gilchrist II on daycare grant: ‘A step towards our goals to support child care entrepreneurs’

Whitmer on bipartisan investment bill: Legislation will 'build on Michigan's growing economic momentum'

Michigan organizations 'honored' to contribute to Hurricane Ian relief efforts

CEO of CBM: Scholarships will 'honor the sacrifice of military families by educating their legacies'

Gilchrist on $1.2 million grant to help suicide programs: ‘Veteran suicide remains a persistent problem in Michigan’

Michigan's Lott on $1.5 million tuition giveaway: 'We are excited to shine a $1.5 million spotlight on MET'

Whitmer on new $7.3 million Technoform facility in Cascade Township: 'This is great news for workers, their families, and our economy'

The Our Strong Start project is an avenue for ‘more child care programs,’ says Whitmer

Whitmer on annual crime rate: ‘Crime is flat in Michigan, there is more work to do’

Whitmer on $50 million grant for road infrastructure: ‘Will bring federal taxpayer dollars back to Michigan’

Ananich on $2.8 million workforce investment: 'If you've been waiting for the right moment to advance your career, there has never been a better time than right now'

Kilpatrick on Grand Rapids housing crisis: The city 'prioritize[s] affordability alongside market-rate housing'

Whitmer energy job sector growth: ‘I will work with anyone to keep growing Michigan’s economy and energy sector'

Levin on CHIPS Act: ‘We need to reverse ... misguided trade policies’

Grand Rapids Budget Area Chamber of Commerce CEO praises 'historic' 2023 budget

Zeeland City manager on Gentex expansion: 'Fortunate to have a corporate partner such as Gentex'

AFT Michigan president on historic education budget: 'Every kid in every district deserves to feel safe'

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