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Gov. Whitmer Announces Nearly 300,000 Checks Sent to Michiganders, Putting an Average of $550 Back in People’s Pockets

Michigan Business Network
February 26, 2024 12:00 PM

Majority in Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer worked together to quintuple Working Families Tax Credit last year, leading to $219 Million back to taxpayers  

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the state's progress to send Working Families Tax Credit checks to Michigan families.

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Gov. Whitmer Highlights Increased Funding to Better Serve Michiganders

Michigan Business Network
February 26, 2024 8:00 AM

 
New budget supports Michigan Department of Civil Rights, lowers costs, and expands mental health support for Michiganders    

LANSING, Mich. -- Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted funding in her executive budget proposal that will help state government better serve Michiganders.

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Michigan Business Beat | Brian Peters, MHA, State Budget Addressing State’s Workforce Challenges

Michigan Business Beat
February 23, 2024 5:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI.

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Sparrow News: E.W. Sparrow Hospital Names New Medical Chief of Staff

Michigan Business Network
February 23, 2024 2:00 PM

Dr. Michael McLeod begins term as chief of medical staff of E.W. Sparrow Hospital

LANSING, MI – Sparrow is proud to announce that Michael Kent McLeod, M.D., MBA, FACS, FACE, has begun his two-year term as the new chief of medical staff for E.W. Sparrow Hospital (EWSH).

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Bill Flohr - Folds of Honor - Gala Celebration This Saturday

Michigan Business Beat
February 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Bill Flohr REGIONAL IMPACT OFFICER for Folds of Honor, Canton, MI.

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Governor Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Bringing 117 New High-Tech, Manufacturing Jobs to Troy, Upper Peninsula

Michigan Business Network
February 23, 2024 8:00 AM

  • Digital programming services provider SAVIC establishing new operations in Troy, creating 100 high-wage tech jobs 
  • Defense and aerospace supplier Creative Composites expanding in Rapid River, adding 17 jobs  
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Senate Passes Peters-Backed Resolution Recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month

Michigan Business Network
February 22, 2024 5:00 PM

WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month has unanimously passed in the Senate. Full text of the resolution is available here.

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Michigan Business Beat | Bill Flohr - Folds of Honor - Gala Celebration This Saturday

Michigan Business Beat
February 22, 2024 2:00 PM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Bill Flohr REGIONAL IMPACT OFFICER for Folds of Honor, Canton, MI.

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Governor Whitmer Launches the Battery and Advanced Manufacturing Challenge to Secure Federal Infrastructure Investment in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
February 22, 2024 9:00 AM

Applications Now Open for Battery and Advanced Manufacturing Challenge   

LANSING, Mich.— Today, Governor Whitmer announced the Battery and Advanced  Manufacturing Challenge, a $125 million strategic investment from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund that offers matching grant dollars for battery and advanced manufacturing projects to help bring federal infrastructure in transformative  projects to Michigan.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Cut Red Tape & Lower Costs for Families

Michigan Business Network
February 21, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich.— Today, Governor Whitmer signed unanimous, bipartisan legislation that cuts red tape and lowers costs for families that are transferring assets, like a vehicle or watercraft, when a family member has passed. The new law will ensure values of the title transfers are aligned with the cost of living so that families are not left on the hook for additional costs. 

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