The United Auto Workers on Monday reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors, following previous tentative pacts with the other Detroit Three automakers, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis.
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Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in September
State unemployment data for September was released by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, and the new figures show a slight two-tenths of a percentage point increase in unemployment from August to September.
Fast-track Line 5 permitting push met with protest
Opponents of the Line 5 project say anything short of a shutdown is a grave threat to the environment, tourism, fishing, shipping, and the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world.
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week.
Legislation weighs in on energy options to drive down costs for Michiganders
The Michigan Legislature is weighing bills to increase the state’s energy efficiency standards as part of a broad clean energy and climate package.
Week 8 Kalamazoo Area High School Football Roundup
For high school teams across the state, the last week of regular season football is upon us before selection Sunday on October 22nd, and teams are all jockeying for playoff seeding or spots in the final field of 288 teams.
MI adults learn to ‘lead by example’ for kids’ heart health
Heart disease is Michigan’s number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it – in the next generation.
Lions Continue to Roll on the Road Against Tampa Bay
The Lions took their show on the road on Sunday, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 as the team’s strong start continues.
Column: Decarbonizing Michigan’s economy will also improve water quality
The Michigan Legislature is poised to pass one of the most comprehensive clean energy initiatives in the country, requiring 100 percent of electric power to come from carbon-free sources by 2035.
Public Comments Sought on Waste Water Permit for Fermi 2 Nuclear Plant
A draft permit for waste water from DTE Energy’s Fermi 2 Power Plant is open for public comment until October 21.