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Hoekstra Is 'Optimistic' About Future US-Canada Relations
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Wednesday he is optimistic about future relations between the two countries, but he warned that there are “pebbles in the shoe” obstacles that need to be worked out.
1 day ago2 min read


Tariffs Could Cut 13,000 Michigan Jobs, Economists Estimate
Economic researchers from the University of Michigan said Friday during the May 2025 Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) that, according to their estimates, the implementation of tariffs on auto manufacturing materials could lead to 3,300 auto jobs lost in Michigan and about 13,000 total jobs lost in the state.
May 192 min read


Whitmer Is Not Done Trying To Partner With Trump White House
Bringing new fighter jets to Macomb County will not be the last time the Governor negotiates with the Trump White House
May 64 min read


Gov. Makes Planes, Ships, Chips and Automobiles Speech In D.C.
Gov. Gretchen WHITMER Wednesday called for America to build more planes, ships, microchips and automobiles during a 25-minute “Build, America, Build Address” speech in Washington D.C. to a group of business leaders.
Apr 103 min read


48% Think Legislators Should Focus On Inflation, Cost Of Living
In a new poll 48% of respondents said the policy focus of Michigan lawmakers should be about addressing inflation and cost of living.
Mar 311 min read


States Retail Sales Activity Falls Fast In February
February sales activity took a nosedive over an optimistic January and ended a four-month trend of strong scores.
Mar 251 min read


Progressive Women's Caucus Introduces Pay Equity Package
he Progressive Women’s Caucus announced a pay equity bill package Thursday morning.
Mar 212 min read


'Keep It Fresh' This Spring With Pure Michigan Campaign
Pure Michigan would be renewing a new season of the "Keep It Fresh" advertising campaign this spring and summer to the tune of $14 million.
Mar 202 min read


10-Cent Deposit On Water, Gatorade Bottles May Be Going To Ballot
The Michigan Environmental Council is seeking a campaign manager to run a November 2026 campaign revamping Michigan's “Bottle Bill.”
Mar 191 min read


Taxpayers Would Be Given 'Receipt' For Income Tax Under Bill
Rep. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar)’s Taxpayer Receipt Act answers the constituent question: “Where do my tax dollars go?”
Mar 52 min read


That's A Lot Of Michigan Agriculture Being Served At McDonald's
March is Michigan Food and Agricultural Awareness Month.
Mar 42 min read
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