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Gov. Whitmer Takes Action to Help Michiganders Save Money, Stay Covered During Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination Process

Michigan Business Network
May 17, 2023 10:00 AM

Executive Directive Instructs State of Michigan Departments to Help Michiganders Who May Lose Medicaid Coverage Due to Recent Federal Legislation 

LANSING, Mich. -- Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive instructing all State of Michigan departments to work together to lower healthcare costs by helping Michiganders keep Medicaid coverage or find affordable health insurance as Medicaid eligibility renewals begin again this summer.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Invest in School Safety, Transportation, and Technology

Michigan Business Network
May 15, 2023 8:00 AM

Upgrades, Lower Costs for Michigan Businesses

LANSING, Mich – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to assist schools with providing funds for school security improvements, acquiring and upgrading technology and vehicles used for transportation and school maintenance, and real estate purchases.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions, Creating and Keeping 119 Jobs in Ithaca and Jonesville

Michigan Business Network
May 12, 2023 8:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two business expansion projects expected to create a total of 75 new jobs and retain 44 existing jobs that have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Ithaca and Jonesville and are expected to generate a total private investment of nearly $2.5 million. 

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Governor Whitmer Announces Step Forward in Expanding Michigan’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 

Michigan Business Network
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a significant development in the state’s efforts to capitalize on federal grants to enhance and grow our electric vehicle charging network.  

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MWF | WomanUp & Celebrate: West Michigan Was a Success! 🎉

Michigan Business Network
May 9, 2023 7:00 PM

WomanUp & Celebrate: West Michigan

Thank you to those who were able to join us in celebrating MWF's 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award recipients, Shannon Cohen and Tina Freese Decker.


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Treasury: Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fostering Futures Scholarship

Michigan Business Network
May 8, 2023 6:00 PM

Applications Must Be Received by August 1, 2023

LANSING, Mich. – Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Jaclyn Trop - How Media Deals with Flying Cars and Innovation

Media Business
May 7, 2023 4:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his fiftieth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the auto industry, aviation industry,  award-winning vehicles, other new models, and more auto news.

He welcomes back Jaclyn Trop who is an award-winning journalist and automotive reporter, deciphering the world of sheet metal for the masses.

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Media Business | Jaclyn Trop - How Media Deals with Flying Cars and Innovation

Media Business
May 5, 2023 4:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his fiftieth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the auto industry, aviation industry,  award-winning vehicles, other new models, and more auto news.

He welcomes back Jaclyn Trop who is an award-winning journalist and automotive reporter, deciphering the world of sheet metal for the masses.

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Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with New Projects This Week in Eight Counties 

Michigan Business Network
May 4, 2023 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will launch multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including US-12 resurfacing in Branch County, rebuilding the northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Calhoun County, M-15 resurfacing in Genesee County, US-131 rebuilding and repaving and M-96 repaving in Kalamazoo County, building a Flex Route on US-23 in Livingston County, M-50 resurfacing in Lenawee County, M-25 bridge repairs in Sanilac County and M-29 resurfacing in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 5,302 jobs.  

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MCAN Responds to Introduction of Alleviating Intergenerational Debt Act Legislation

Michigan Business Network
May 4, 2023 8:00 AM

introduction of Alleviating Intergenerational Debt (AID) Act

LANSING, Mich. — In Washington, D.C., as part of the first session of the 118th Congress, Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced a bill titled the Alleviating Intergenerational Debt (AID) Act (H.R.2981).

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