LANSING, Mich. – On April 16, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) convened a roundtable discussion with White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., state cybersecurity professionals, and members of Michigan’s K-12 education community to promote cybersecurity and discuss ways to better protect local districts’ digital environments.
in High-Wage Jobs and Highlight Skilled Trades
JACKSON, Mich.—Today, the Michigan Women’s Commission in collaboration with Consumers Energy hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at advancing opportunities for more women to enter high-wage professions and highlighting skilled trades as a path to economic empowerment for women.
Missing Middle Housing Program supports riverfront rental homes in REO Town neighborhood
LANSING – Today the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Let’s Grow Michigan hosted a celebration of the REO Gateway development in Lansing. MSHDA CEO & Executive Director Amy Hovey and Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe were joined by Ingham County Treasurer Alan Fox, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, and the project’s developers for a press conference and tour this morning.
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a pair of officially licensed Greg Kampe Oakland Golden Grizzlies Bobbleheads as well as a bobblehead featuring Oakland’s mascot, Grizz. The bobbleheads celebrate the Golden Grizzles’ coach who has led the program for 40 years and was a tournament darling during March Madness after a stunning upset over Kentucky followed by a near-upset over NC State.
A senior investigator with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been honored with a national award for helping expose an unemployment fraud ring that operated in Michigan and other states. The investigation landed 15 people in prison and halted a scheme to steal millions in taxpayer money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LANSING, Mich. – Recent polling of likely 2024 voters in Michigan, conducted by Impact Research for Michigan Future, Inc., finds strong support for a $1 billion Working Parents Tax Cut (WPTC) to help parents raising young children afford household necessities including child care.
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced the launch of two grant opportunities: Barrier Removal – Growing Institutional Capacity Grants and the Reconnect Community Action Grants, which offer public and tribal colleges fund to grow college enrollment, strengthen institutional systems to eliminate barriers, such as housing, transportation and child care, and support adults as they earn a skill certificate or degree.
Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his seventieth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about free market story publishing, limited government, security, Lansing legislation, funding at the state level, auditing, watchdogs, and the state of education in the state.
He welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential.
Lansing, Mich.—Today, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) announced the approval of Michigan’s first-ever Digital Equity Plan by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This landmark approval marks a significant step forward in Michigan's commitment to eliminating the digital divide and ensuring that every Michigan resident has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.
