from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to detect, recognize, and evaluate threats from weapons of mass destruction, which include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons.
Governor, legislative leaders, budget director celebrate balanced, bipartisan budget that does not raise taxes by a dime delivered on time
LANSING, Mich. — Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Budget Director Chris Harkins, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth issued the following statements after reaching a deal on the State of Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget
Rights to health care, housing and education assistance are among those provided to the tribe with federal recognition
LANSING, Mich. – The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians is applauding the Michigan Senate for approving a resolution urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to approve the tribe’s petition for federal recognition.
Introduced by Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, Senate Resolution 151 states that federal recognition is needed to provide Grand River Bands members rights to health care, housing, and education assistance, as well as other resources, that are provided to federally recognized tribes.
Funding will support AdviseMI, MSU College Advising Corps and College Completion Corps
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the Michigan Community Service Commission will receive $13.4 million in federal funds to support over 1,100 Michigan AmeriCorps members. Included in that funding is nearly $1.9 million for programs overseen by Michigan College Access Network — $1,268,838 for AdviseMI and MSU College Advising Corps, and $612,624 for College Completion Corps.
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills supporting Michigan’s agriculture economy by offering certificates of free sale from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), which empower Michigan’s food and agriculture businesses to export their products. This brings the total number of bi-partisan bills signed by Governor Whitmer to 878.
DXRacer releases Immortals-branded Craft series chair, designed to enhance player performance
DETROIT, MI (June 29, 2022) — Great Lakes-based gaming and esports organization, Immortals, and the leader of premium gaming chair brands, DXRacer, have officially announced the start of a three-year partnership. As part of the agreement, DXRacer will become the Official Gaming Chair of Immortals and will be used by all Immortals competitive teams, including League of Legends (LCS), Wild Rift and Valorant.
U rate dips back to 0.9%.
Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 2,000 to 231,000 in the week ending June 25 from an upward revised 233,000 in the week ending June 18. The four-week moving average of initial claims, which smooths out some of the volatility, moved up 7,000 to 232,000 in the week ending June 25. It hit a low of 172K in early April. The insured unemployment rate dipped to a very low 0.9 percent in the week ending June 18 from an upward revised 1.0 percent in the prior week.
More Than $105 Million Awarded to Help Provide Relief and Continue Economic Growth
LANSING, Mich. – Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded more than $105 million to 2,600 Michigan businesses for economic growth as a part of the Growing MI Business Grant Program.
