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Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Honors Contributions of Hispanic Communities

Michigan Business Network
September 16, 2024 6:30 AM

LANSING, Mich.   Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan, celebrating the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in shaping Michigan’s diverse communities.   

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LEO | MIOSHA and Industry Leaders Unite for Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Addressing Mental Health Crisis in Construction Industry

Michigan Business Network
September 13, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's (LEO) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) wrapped up Construction Suicide Prevention Week with a number of impactful events aimed at addressing the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

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New Citizens Research Council Analysis Examines the Tax Capture Practices Used by the Detroit DDA

Michigan Business Network
September 13, 2024 4:00 PM

Livonia, MI, September 12, 2024 – Yesterday, Citizens Research Council of Michigan released a new analysis of the Detroit Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) tax capture practices. The report, titled ‘Allowing the Detroit DDA’s Captured Tax Revenues to Again Fund Government Services,’ highlights that while the DDA has significantly improved downtown Detroit as a business and tourist destination, it has failed to enhance the ability of Detroit, Wayne County, and the other taxing authorities to fund government services.

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Senator Peters Urges Chinese Automakers to Provide Transparency into Chinese Communist Party Ties

Michigan Business Network
September 13, 2024 7:00 AM

Letter Highlights National Security Concerns Related to Vehicles Imported from China

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, along with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), are pressing several Chinese automakers for more transparency into their ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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ICYMI: Media Business | Patrick Anderson - How Media and Economists Deal with Presidential Races and National Debt

Media Business
September 12, 2024 4:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his seventy-seventh episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about a comparison of Trump and Harris's economic policies, why economists disagree on policies, and how national debt is affecting the U.S. economy

He welcomes back
Mr. Patrick L. Anderson founded Anderson Economic Group in 1996 and currently serves as the company’s principal and chief executive officer.

 

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BofA Raises U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $24, Increasing Starting Salary to Nearly $50K

Michigan Business Network
September 12, 2024 12:00 PM

The bank has committed to $25 per hour by 2025

CHARLOTTE – Tuesday, Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025.

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Senator Peters Leads Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week

Michigan Business Network
September 11, 2024 4:00 PM

Resolution Designates September 11th – 17th as Patriot Week to Honor the Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Celebrate Constitution Day; Resolution Co-founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren

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ICYMI: New Report Shows Gov. Whitmer’s Clean Energy Legislation Will Lower Costs, Create Thousands of Good Paying Jobs, and Stimulate an Economic Boom

Michigan Business Network
September 11, 2024 9:00 AM

In combination with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Governor Whitmer’s historic clean energy and climate action package has made Michigan a leader in the fight against climate change, with thousands of jobs and billions in federal funding projected by 2030.   

LANSING, Mich.   Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted a new report from 5 Lakes Energy, projecting that the historic clean energy package signed into law last year,

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LEO | Statewide Effort Strengthens Mental Health Support for Construction Workers

Michigan Business Network
September 11, 2024 8:00 AM

During Suicide Prevention Week  

LANSING, MI — During Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-13), the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is joining forces with construction companies and labor organizations to raise awareness and promote action on the critical issue of workplace mental health in the construction industry. 

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MiLEAP Celebrates First Day of PreK at Lansing Schools

Michigan Business Network
September 9, 2024 6:00 PM

PreK for All Offers Free Education for Four-Year-Olds, Financial Relief for Michigan Families  

LANSING, Mich.  The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) joined local educators, students and parents this morning at Averill Elementary School to celebrate the first day of PreK for the Lansing School District (LSD) and to highlight the positive impact the program is having on families across the state.

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