Fast on the Freeway Can Lead to Fury on the Side Streets

New AAA Research Exposes the Crash Danger of Spillover Speeding

DEARBORN, Mich., (May 7, 2024) — Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Host Weeklong Tour of State

WASHINGTON – About 70 senior-level government, business, policy and economic leaders from about 20 countries will visit sites throughout Michigan May 5-10, 2024, for the 18^th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE). The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will serve as host for this year’s event.

Award to be presented at Sixty-Sixth Commencement ceremony 

LANSING Mich. Lansing Community College announces that Richard Peffley has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni. This award honors an outstanding alumnus who has excelled in their career and service to their community.

overtime by Lansing group homes operator 

Employers:    Medhealth Suppliers & Providers Inc, operating as Evergreen Place, Evergreen Place 2

and Bedford Home, Lansing, Michigan

                        Roseline Rowan, owner                      

Action:            Consent order and judgement 

Court:             U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Southern Division 

Court action: On May 3, 2024, U.S. District judge Jane M. Beckering ordered Roseline Rowan, owner of  Medhealth Suppliers & Providers Inc., to pay $190,648 — $95,324 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to four employees after an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division found the employer violated the Fair Labor Standard Act’s minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping provisions.

The Michigan state average is down 11 cents from last week

DEARBORN, Mich., (May 6, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 11 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 4 cents more than this time last month and 19 cents more than this time last year.

CAR asks you to join them on June 20th for our Industry Briefing - Driving Change: Trade, Policy, and Future of Mobility

CAR Industry Briefing

Driving Change: Trade, Policy, and the Future of Mobility

as Unemployment Rate Remains Historically Low

• Job growth was slower but still solid in April at 175,000, with almost all of the growth coming from the private sector.
• The unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% and has been below 4% for more than two years.
• Wage growth slowed in April and was below 4% for the first time in more than three years.
• The April jobs report supports fed funds rate cuts later this year.

 for Winners of the Put Your Town on the Map Competition

Thompsonville, Mich. Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Consumers Energy Foundation announced the winners of the Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition today, with three Michigan communities winning a total of $50,000 to help complete projects that will strengthen economic development and grow their region.