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Governor Announces Statewide Funding for Main Street Businesses
This Thursday, Governor Whitmer announced $1.49 million in Match on Main grants to more than 60 Michigan small businesses, expected to create 444 new jobs and revitalize over 107,000 square feet of vacant or underused space. With record participation, 50 recipients...
Bill to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools Fails Vote
This week, a bipartisan-backed bill to restrict cellphone use in Michigan schools failed in the state House after receiving no Democratic votes, despite being a priority for Governor Whitmer. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Mark Tisdel (R-55), said it included...
Meet the New Member: Representative Stephen Wooden
Representative Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election to the House, he was a Kent County Commissioner. He worked for nearly a decade in the non-profit sector. Most notably,...
MPSC Commissioner Named
Shaquila Myers was named to the Michigan Public Service Commission this week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing July 21, 2025, and expiring July 2, 2031. Ms. Myers succeeds Alessandra Carreon, whose term...
Chief Climate Officer Announced
Former Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon was named the chief climate officer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In the role, she will lead EGLE’s Office of Climate Energy, which works to bring environmental...
June Unemployment Rate Decreases
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate last month declined one-tenth of a percentage point from the prior month to 5.3%. During the same period, the national rate also decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%. Key Points: Employment receded by...
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