Detroit business owner Joyell Lewis on Thursday applauded the launch of the new $10 million Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund (MEOF), a microbusiness loan program for women and entrepreneurs of color in Michigan, led by Michigan Women Forward (MWF).
Category Archives: Main Story
Amid Burnout and Exhaustion, Nurses at Two Mid-Michigan Hospitals OK New Contracts
Nurses at McLaren Central Hospital in Mt. Pleasant and MyMichigan Alma have approved new three-year contracts for workers who described facing burnout and exhaustion throughout the pandemic, the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) announced Thursday.
Report: Michigan to be One of Top Three EV Battery Manufacturers by 2030
Michigan is slated to be one of the top states in the U.S. to manufacture electric vehicle batteries by 2030, according to a recent report.
Grand Rapids Area Unemployment Down Significantly In September
As released in the Bureau of Labor Statistics report last month, Michigan’s unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted, held steady at 4.1 percent in September.
As Rural Homelessness Increases, HUD Aims Money at Helping People Without Access to Shelters
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has opened up millions of dollars in funding for groups serving unhoused people in rural areas — an unprecedented move by the agency, say housing advocates.
The Inflation Reduction Act and What it Means for Michiganders
Even before the drastic increase in inflation this year, Michiganders have struggled with paying for health insurance, prescription drugs, and insulin.
Senate Approves Legislation to Increase Chip Production to Rival China
On July 27th, the U.S. Senate approved sweeping legislation to assist the local semiconductor industry in an effort to help businesses and curtail Chinese dominance in the sector.
Lawsuit Challenges Ryan Kelley’s Eligibility to Remain on the Ballot?
Ryan Kelley, a real estate agent and Republican primary candidate for governor, has a lawsuit filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals against him that claims he is not eligible to serve as governor for his role in the Jan. 6, Capitol insurrection.
Protecting Your Personal Data in a Post-Roe World
Law enforcement is already using online search history and other personal data to charge pregnant people with crimes.
Governor Whitmer Calls for Further Investments for Michigan’s “Booming” Small Businesses
Michigan’s economy, mirroring the U.S. economy, is flush with cash as people seek to spend freely despite inflation steadily ramping up its pressure on state residents.