Lansing, MI — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is pleased to announce the award of $14,926,451 in grant funds to 187 fire and safety agencies across the state. These funds will be used to purchase an additional set of turnout gear for full-time career firefighters, enhancing their safety and readiness as they serve our communities.
UM Health-Sparrow receives elite three-star rating for excellent cardiothoracic surgical care
LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow’s highly skilled cardiothoracic surgery team has been recognized for its excellence in treating patients who need open-heart surgery, placing UM Health-Sparrow among the most elite medical centers in the United States.
The Michigan state average is 10 cents more than this time last week
DEARBORN, Mich., (July 29, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2024-high of $3.81 on Friday. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.78 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is up 10 cents from a week ago. This price is 8 cents more than this time last month and 12 cents more than this time last year.
to Strengthen Protections for Homeowners
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, while serving as acting governor, signed Senate Bill 602 into law. The legislation, sponsored by state Senator Kevin Hertel, amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable.
Grand Rapids, MI, July 26, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation unveiled the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners today, distributing $250,000 to the area nonprofit to alleviate food insecurity in the community.
What's the difference between capital gains and losses and ordinary gains and losses? Whether you are selling investments, real estate, or other assets, understanding the distinction between capital gains and losses and ordinary gains and losses is crucial to your federal income tax obligations. From maximizing deductions to understanding tax rates, our article covers everything you need to know to make informed decisions when selling assets.
LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regions experienced typical jobless rate gains during June,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.
East Lansing’s TechSmith Corp. donates handmade blankets to UM Health-Sparrow’s youngest patients
LANSING, Mich. – A big shout-out to TechSmith Corp. of East Lansing for recently dropping off 50 handmade blankets to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU).
