Projects will build affordable housing, remove blight, create commercial space
LANSING, Mich. – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects that could lead to the creation or retention of 421 jobs and generate nearly $203 million in investment in Michigan.
Sparrow honors ICU manager with
DAISY Leader Award
LANSING, MI – An E.W. Sparrow Hospital Intensive Care manager has been recognized with the hospital’s DAISY Leader Award for her compassion and dedication to helping our sickest patients.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michael S. Weiner, DO, MSM, MSIST, has been named as MSU Health Care Chief Medical Officer and will be responsible for advancing excellence in clinical quality, increasing access to care, improving patient outcomes, improving physician and staff retention and wellness while reducing overall health care costs across the enterprise.
Sparrow Carson Hospital Nurse earns
DAISY Award honor
DAISY Award honor
CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital has recognized a Medical Surgical nurse for the compassionate care she provides.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s statewide graduation rate increased for the 2021-22 school year, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information. Michigan’s 2021-22 graduation rates are similar to pre-COVID rates from the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, while dropout rates are slightly lower than pre-COVID school years.
The 2021-22 school year four-year graduation rate increased by 0.54% from 2020-21, to 81.01%. The four-year dropout rate was 8.19%, a 0.54% increase from the prior year.
LANSING, Mich – Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law that appropriates funds for the school breakfast program, supports special education, and appropriates federal resources to promote safe, healthy learning environments by investing in violence and bullying prevention.
Eligible Michiganders encouraged to apply for $10,000 scholarships, $9,600 per-semester stipends
LANSING, Mich. – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the MI Future Educator Fellowship and Stipend programs’ first payments are being awarded to provide financial assistance to college students aspiring to become teachers.
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two business expansion projects expected to create a total of 140 new jobs and generate a total private investment of $10.4 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Jackson and Warren.
