The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, following passage of the fiscal year 2025 state budget.
Talent Fund Will Grow Michigan’s Workforce, Allowing Businesses to Train Nearly 10,000 New and Existing Employees
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced more than 300 Michigan businesses will receive a combined $17.8 million from cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) to boost workforce development across the state.
that Work with Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, cosponsored legislation to avert possible conflicts of interest on the part of firms who consult with U.S. federal agencies and adversarial foreign governments.
LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates advanced in nine of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month and decreased in six regions, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
JACKSON, Mich., June 27, 2024 – Consumers Energy crews have restored more than 90 percent of customers impacted by Tuesday’s massive storm, and has more than 550 crews, including support crews from five different states, concentrated on the regions hardest hit that remain without power.
in Communities Hit Hardest by Powerful Storm
JACKSON, Mich., June 26, 2024 – Consumers Energy has over 550 crews from Michigan and five other states continuing their work Wednesday to restore power to homes and businesses affected by Tuesday’s powerful thunderstorm. As of 4 p.m., power was returned to over 75 percent of all impacted customers.
and Help Prevent Emergency Room Closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced legislation to expand Michiganders’ access to critical health care services and help prevent rural emergency room closures. The bill seeks to make health care facilities that have been designated as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) eligible for the 340B drug discount program, which would help to lower operating costs for hospitals who experience financial difficulties that could impact operations.
Chris Holman welcomes Kevin M. Guskiewicz, MSU President, East Lansing, MI. Kevin M. Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist, academic leader and concussion researcher, began his tenure as MSU’s 22nd President on March 4, 2024. Guskiewicz joins MSU from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served on the faculty since 1995 and as chancellor since 2019.
OKEMOS, Mich. — Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 26. Officers of the 2024-2025 MHA Board of Trustees include Julie Yaroch, DO, chair; Bill Manns, chair-elect; and Brittany Lavis, treasurer. In addition, Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term of office as CEO of the association.
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