We face enormous challenges as a state and a country, but the lack of jobs is not the main problem. Our population is aging, labor force participation is low and trending downward for decades, and our education system is struggling to keep up with the growing demands of our global economy. Our biggest economic problem …
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Pat Batcheller The US Army Corps of Engineers is getting nearly half a billion dollars to build a new sea lock in Sault Ste. Mary, Michigan. The $479 million comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Congress passed in 2021. Soo Locks are a vital part of the nation’s supply chain. Billions of dollars …
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Cruise ships will visit Muskegon again this summer, after port calls were canceled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seventeen shutdowns are planned for this summer, and more could be planned in the coming years, the Muskegon Chronicle reported. “It’s going to be a very, very busy summer,” Muskegon …
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By JENNIFER TIMAR, Livingston Daily Press & Argus FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — An early 20th-century former church in Fowlerville served multiple functions. It is the former location of St. Agnes Catholic Church, which was turned into a residence in the 1970s. Several families have held weddings and events in the chapel over the years. Now …
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History links Michigan State (0-1) vs. DePaul (1-2) Dated: Sunday January 30 Time: 11 a.m. ET Site: MSU Indoor Tennis Facility (East Lansing, Michigan) Look: play sight Live statistics: WEAPON OF WEIGHT Program: PDF EAST LANSING, Mich. – After opening the spring season on the road at Notre Dame, the Michigan State women’s tennis team …
TAWAS CITY – Julia (Julie) Darnton has been named District 4 Director for Michigan State University Extension. NEW DIRECTOR — Julia (Julie) Darnton has been named District 4 Director for Michigan State University Extension. Darnton has served in the interim position since May 2020. District 4 includes Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon …
By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they would file a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new State House map, alleging it is biased toward Republicans and should be redrawn to be fairer to Democrats on a partisan basis. The lawsuit, which will be filed in Michigan’s Supreme Court early next …
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Wolves received £23m in loan secured against future installments from Diogo Jota’s sale to Liverpool, helping Jeff Shi manage cash flow WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Wolverhampton Wanderers Technical Director Scott Sellars (L) and Wolverhampton Wanderers Executive Chairman Jeff Shi look on during a Wolverhampton Wanderers pre-season training session at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground …
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By ED WHITE, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer for the Michigan Redistricting Commission on Wednesday defended new maps for seats in Congress and the Legislature and urged the state Supreme Court to dismiss a challenge filed by black lawmakers . The lawsuit seeks to have some boundaries redrawn because the maps reduce the …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — General Motors announced Tuesday morning that it will invest more than $7 billion in Michigan. This is the largest employment investment in the company’s history. The investment is expected to maintain 1,000 jobs and create 4,000 others. With strikes, the COVID pandemic and chip shortages, those who work for automakers have …
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Payday loans usually come with very high interest rates and are often based on your income. Personal loans are long-term installment loans that generally have lower rates than payday loans. Payday loans are always a worse option than personal loans due to their high rates. Read more stories from Personal Finance Insider. Loading Something is …
The debate comes at a time when healthcare facilities across the country are facing staffing shortages. But this isn’t the first time lawmakers have debated what kinds of degrees community colleges can offer. Related: Michigan House Bills 5556 and 5557 would allow community colleges to offer four-year baccalaureate nursing programs. Funders argue the measures would …
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The research institute and medical school will emulate MSU’s venture with Spectrum in Grand Rapids. The duo built a $250 million innovation park more than a decade ago that has attracted significant investment to the region. Last year, pharmaceutical manufacturer Perrigo Co. opened a new 125,000 square foot headquarters in the Innovation Park. “I see …
On a day-to-day basis, paying bills can be a real challenge for most individuals and households. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial situation has worsened, highlighting the need for most people to obtain emergency cash. Payday loans give you access to short-term funds, but usually at a higher interest rate. Most payday loans are …
Andre Chung for The Washington Post via Getty Images (BALTIMORE) — A man who worked on the front lines to prevent gun violence in Baltimore, Md., was fatally shot Wednesday night in a quadruple shooting on E. Monument Street in the McElderry Park neighborhood. DaShawn McGrier, 29, from Baltimore, worked as a violence interrupter for …
Payday loans are a high-cost form of unsecured credit where you borrow a relatively small amount of money until your next payday. When your boiler is racing in the middle of winter or your car breaks down and you have no savings, a payday loan may seem like the only option. Offering same day loans …
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) — It’s rusted and no longer needed, but a 165-foot water tower still has fans in a Detroit suburb. St. Clair Shores City Council member David Rubello wants to save the tower, which stands on the town’s golf course, the Macomb Daily reported. The tower was built in the 1920s …
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Friday college basketball slate doesn’t feature as many enticing matches and situational situations as the weekend, but one of the best matches on the odds board is in Madison, Wisconsin – with a top-15 duel between Michigan State n No. 14 and Wisconsin No. 8. The spots are oriented by opportunities for rebound, disappointment, anticipation …
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ESCANABA — With the addition of Bay de Noc Community College, Michigan employers looking for job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs allows all employers, large and small, public and private, to register once and then post unlimited jobs to Michigan …
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January 21 Update: Since this story aired, there have been updates in the case. Click here to read the latest. (NewsNation Now) – It’s been nearly three months since 18-year-old Brendan Santo disappeared while visiting friends in East Lansing, Michigan. On the cold and freezing campus of Michigan State University, a burning hope drives loved …
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – With payday lenders able to charge up to 391% interest in the Sunflower State, community leaders have called on Kansas lawmakers to change. Topeka JUMP says community members from local and state organizations came together to demand reform of payday lending practices across the Sunflower State on Wednesday, January 19. Kansans …
“If we can find ways to remove barriers to work, … (and) get to the US average for labor force participation, we would have another 250,000 workers in Michigan’s workforce,” did he declare. “It’s a significant leap.” BLM’s annual benchmarking report places Michigan 29th out of 50 states in terms of economic growth, a ranking …
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With the addition of Bay College, Michigan employers looking for today’s job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges for FREE through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs makes it FREE and easy for all employers, big and small, public and private, to register once, then post an unlimited …
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State University honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its 42nd annual Jazz, Spirituals, Prayers, and Protest concert. The sweet sounds of jazz music could be heard throughout the Fairchild Theater in East Lansing, where hundreds of people gathered for this event to honor the life and legacy of …
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Jhe 20 million dollars in capital which West Shore Bank Corp. raised towards the end of 2021 will be used to support commercial loan growth. In closing the subordinated debt offering in mid-November, Ludington-based West Shore Bank joined a number of Michigan community banks that have raised additional capital over the past year amid rising …
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By EMILY BINGHAM, The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Artist residency programs at two of Michigan’s most remote parks are once again giving creators the chance to find inspiration through deep solitude and connection with unspoiled nature. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, located in the western Upper Peninsula, and Isle Royale State …
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students at 38 Michigan high schools are participating in the peer-led road safety campaign “Strive for a Safer Drive.” The program is in its 11th year and aims to reduce crashes involving teens by encouraging them to talk with other teens and their communities about safe driving choices. It is a …
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Cathy George, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans women’s volleyball teams, has announced her retirement. George’s career spanned 35 seasons, including the last 17 at East Lansing. George took over at MSU in 2005, taking the Spartans to the NCAA Tournament in his second year and moving to the Sweet 16 in his third …
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By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Auditors in Michigan have discovered nearly 2,400 additional COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities over an 18-month period, both in places that report deaths by coronavirus to the state and in homes that don’t. The figure was disclosed in a study obtained by The Associated …
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The following is a public statement from Pino Colone, MD, president of the Michigan State Medical Society, in response to the nationwide increase in “flurona” cases and the decrease in flu vaccination rates in Michigan. “The Michigan State Medical Society and our state’s medical community urge eligible adults and children of all ages to get …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — A survey of Michigan business leaders found that, despite the ongoing pandemic, they believe the state is a good place to grow a business. The opinion came from Michigan’s 10th annual economic outlook survey, released at a Thursday meeting of the Detroit Economic Club. Over 1,000 business people and associations across …
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This week, Wells Fargo joined the list of big banks introducing short-term credit products — and the much smaller OneUnited Bank in Boston unveiled its own version, designed as an alternative to payday loans. OneUnited’s loan, called CashPlease, is designed to help customers of the black-owned bank with $635 million in assets manage their cash …
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LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan State Police are working to reduce racial disparities in traffic stops statewide. On Wednesday, the law enforcement agency held a virtual press conference in conjunction with the Bridges to BLUE Citizen Advisory Council and the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice to review a 2021 study from the MSU …
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If you need money to cover an emergency, you can borrow it in several ways. One is a payday loan. This type of loan is easy to apply for but can be very risky. Payday loans charge high interest rates and often have hidden fees. This makes it very easy to get stuck in a …
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By COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Detroit public school students could return to their classrooms in about two weeks. In-person classes should resume by Jan. 24 or Jan. 31 at the latest, according to the district, which moved all schools to virtual learning last week due to rising COVID 19 cases. and the …
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Note: Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required for admission. Learn more MSU College of Music’s annual “Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest” concert celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be performed at 3 pm on January 16 at the Fairchild Theater. The concert is part of MSU’s 42nd …
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By BARRY ADAMS, Wisconsin State Journal GENOA CITY, Wisconsin (AP) – Patrick Gallagher was looking for a change, perhaps as a widget maker. For most of his professional career he worked in the family asphalt business. So, after selling his shares in the suburban Chicago company, Gallagher began looking for a business he could grow …
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By DAVID BOSSICK, Ludington Daily News AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Dennis Grossenbacher built the family business he wanted, seeing ups and downs along the way, but it feels good knowing that by the time he enters semi- retirement, he knows the staff and customers of Fun N Sun RV will be in good hands. …
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LARAMIE – Wyoming have lost players to Big Sky, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference and a rival from Mountain West this offseason. Then on Saturday, the Pokes experimented with both sides of the Power 5 revolving door. Michigan State transfer Cole DeMarzo, a 6-4, 225-pound linebacker from Hilton Head, SC, has announced his transfer to UW. …
Another senior from the state of Michigan will take advantage of the free COVID eligibility year and return for the 2022 season. Left tackle Jarrett Horst announced his intention to return to East Lansing next season on Friday. Horst started eight games in left tackle for the Spartans in 2021, before missing the last four …
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Despite all the uncertainty of COVID, there is still value to be had in Wednesdays college basketball program. Here’s a breakdown of my top college basketball bets for a Big Ten matchup between Michigan State No.10 and Nebraska. Click on the odds below to place a bet now. You can continue the discussion in our …
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JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Father David Hudgins, judicial vicar of the Diocese of Lansing and pastor of St. Joseph’s Shrine in Brooklyn, died Monday morning. Original story: 53-year-old priest killed in Jackson County collision with US-127, Diocese of Lansing says Police said he lost control of his vehicle, lost control on a patch of ice …
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By COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) – The continued rise in coronavirus cases in Michigan and an expected increase after Christmas and New Years have extended vacations for some students. Classes scheduled to resume Monday in several districts have been canceled or moved online. The Detroit Public School Community District closed the school …
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By Marisa OrbeleJanuary 3, 2022 The family were among 17 people abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang in October while in Haiti on a mission trip with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries. Hart, Michigan, hosted a family of Christian missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti. A luncheon and prayer service was held Sunday afternoon for the …
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DETROIT (AP) – All schools in Detroit will be closed until Wednesday in the first week of January so teachers and staff can be tested for COVID-19 amid a spike in scale cases of State. The Detroit Public School Community District announced Friday that the district is canceling all in-person, online and virtual learning classes …
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