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Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 12 recipients of Early Care and Education (ECE) apprenticeships

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 25, 2023

On Aug. 16, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a $2 million investment to address the state's shortage in the early education workforce and expand access to child care for working families. The investment aims to create 1,000 new and expanded child care businesses by the end of 2024.

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Gov. Whitmer responds following strong jobs report

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2023

In an Aug. 17 press release, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer commented on Michigan's robust labor market. She emphasized the state's commitment to economic growth through bipartisan budget investments in workforce programs, economic development, housing, and education, aiming to empower Michiganders to thrive.

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Barrett: 'The 'Inflation Reduction Act' does not reduce inflation but at least we get 87,000 new IRS agents'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 25, 2022

Tom Barrett, a candidate for Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, has indicated his support for a bill that would block the use of funds to "build an army of tax SWAT teams," according to a press release from the Stand For Freedom PAC. The legislation is authored by Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks, and is intended to be a response to the $80 billion allocated for the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act passed earlier this year, which is to be used to hire new IRS personnel and increase enforcement.

Whitmer names POW/MIA Recognition Day: There are 'Americans—including fellow Michiganders—who are still missing'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 27, 2022

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proclaimed Sept. 16, 2022, as POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember and honor returned U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and all American service members still captured, unaccounted for or missing in action (MIA).

EDA approves $1.4 million for renovations to Central Michigan University business incubator

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

Central Michigan University's Research Corporation's business incubator will receive $1.4 million in grant funding for renovations.

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Whitmer: ‘I am proud to sign these bills and will continue to work with anyone to get things done’

By Andy Nghiem | May 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently signed six new bills into law that will improve insurance procedures, support small businesses, and modernize Michigan's State Bar admissions process.

Levin: 'For too long, Michigan workers have been left behind'

By Andy Nghiem | May 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) signed a plan that will invest billions to improve the state’s roads, water, and high-speed internet.

Whitmer: ‘The Michigan National Guard is ready to support our nation’

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 14, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently addressed 350 members of the Michigan Army National Guard at a ceremony before their deployment to the Middle East.

MSU researchers use light therapy to help cancer patients sleep better: 'I noticed that fatigue and sleep disturbance were closely related'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 6, 2022

Michigan State University (MSU) Researchers have found that personalized time for light therapy improved breast cancer survivors’ sleep.

What does the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 mean for Michigan residents?

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 11, 2021

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package has passed both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and President Joe Biden is expected to sign it before the week is over.

Michigan lawmakers missed a total of more than 3,000 roll call votes in 2020

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 8, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently reported that Michigan’s lawmakers missed a combined total of 3,072 missed roll call votes in 2020.

MDHHS director and Whitmer blame residents for ongoing spread of COVID-19 in Michigan

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 18, 2020

Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon made a statement blaming the state’s residents for the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus and extended the lockdown, closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until Friday, Jan. 15, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

MRLA says new lockdown orders may increase numbers of COVID-19 "super-spreader" events

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 17, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) recently issued a press release stating that recent government orders to close indoor dining service for restaurants and bars may actually increase the number of “super-spreader” COVID-19 events, as people may choose to gather at private residences instead, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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