Michigan ad campaign aims to attract workers to state with inclusion, economic opportunity
The $20 million campaign seeks to draw people to the state following years of population stagnation.
By Alyssa Burr - October 13, 2023The $20 million campaign seeks to draw people to the state following years of population stagnation.
By Alyssa Burr - October 13, 2023Workers are demanding better wages, better benefits, and protections in an industry shifting toward electric vehicle production.
By Matt Cohen - September 20, 2023‘I’VE GOT A SHOTGUN RIFLE AND I JUST PUT A BULLET IN IT WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!’ Hall, who now opposes gun safety laws, wrote in an email to another college student at the time.
By Josh Israel - September 19, 2023Nine men were convicted on charges connected with the plot, and now five have been cleared.
By Associated Press - September 17, 2023Teacher shortages are a problem everywhere, but Michigan has introduced several initiatives to address them.
By Will Fritz - September 15, 2023The ads are part of an economic development effort in Michigan that seeks to attract people and businesses to the state.
By Rebekah Sager - September 05, 2023State GOP lawmakers are mad that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants workers to get paid leave to care for newborn infants and to recover from or get treated for illnesses.
By Emily Singer - September 01, 2023'No one should have to choose between being there for their family and a paycheck,' Whitmer said in a speech.
By Emily Singer - August 30, 2023The 11 companies that proposed the expansion projects have committed to providing $311 million in matching funds for the venture.
By Oliver Willis - August 28, 2023Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that after 30 years, the state budget would no longer fund the anti-abortion Real Alternatives organization.
By Rebekah Sager - August 08, 2023Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new laws to strengthen Michigan’s gun safety legislation earlier this year. Democratic lawmakers in the Legislature plan to pass more bills.
By Matt Cohen - August 01, 2023Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming care faces a legal challenge, the U.S. Senate failed to pass an amendment that would have banned pride flags from federal buildings, and more.
By Will Fritz - July 31, 2023Meanwhile, Democratic governors and legislatures are expanding free and reduced-price school meal programs.
By Emily Singer - July 31, 2023Michigan joins 22 states in banning a practice that research says doesn't work and harms LGBTQ+ youth.
By Will Fritz - July 27, 2023Extreme risk protection laws, which allow judges to confiscate weapons when they think owners could pose a danger to themselves or others, can be effective at preventing gun deaths.
By Nick Vachon - May 05, 2023Between overwhelming support of voters, an appeal by the Michigan Legislature, and a signature from the governor, an abortion law on the books since 1931 has been struck down for good.
By Rebekah Sager - April 06, 2023After winning back control of the Legislature for the first time in 40 years, the Democratic majority is passing a host of progressive bills.
By Emily Singer - March 09, 2023The plant will provide ‘generational opportunities’ for west Michigan and ‘make sure that production lines aren’t stalled by global shocks or shipping delays,’ said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
By Associated Press - February 13, 2023More than 56% of voters backed a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state.
By Kaishi Chhabra - November 14, 2022Republican candidates including GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon campaigned against LGBTQ rights and racial equity in public schools. Voters didn’t buy it.
By Adrian Cole - November 14, 2022‘We’ve always known this will be a close election and we have too much at stake to take anything for granted,’ the Michigan governor said on Oct. 29.
By Kaishi Chhabra - November 07, 2022Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is under investigation for allegedly tampering with voting machines.
By Adrian Cole - November 04, 2022Daylen Howard hired a political operative who is behind dark money groups pouring millions into multiple ballot drives.
By Adrian Cole - October 27, 2022The Republican nominees for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general in Michigan have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election results.
By Adrian Cole - October 19, 2022Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said, ‘We will continue bringing the supply chain of electric vehicles, chips, and batteries home to Michigan and the USA.’
By Adrian Cole - October 10, 2022‘That wasn’t a joke,’ the Republican nominee for Michigan governor told a crowd at an event alongside Kellyanne Conway in defense of remarks she made about Whitmer.
By Adrian Cole - September 28, 2022Republican Michigan gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon called for the resignation of Michigan’s top education official over videos intended to train school staff on how to support LGBTQ students who are struggling.
By Adrian Cole - September 23, 2022Incumbent Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing support from Republicans in the state as Tudor Dixon’s campaign lags far behind in fundraising.
By Adrian Cole - September 14, 2022Former GOP officials and other prominent Republican figures in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona are warning that their party’s candidates are a threat to democracy.
By Emily Singer - September 12, 2022More than 730,000 Michigan residents signed a petition to put abortion rights on the ballot in November.
By Associated Press - September 01, 2022