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MSHDA, Treasury Say No Problems In Michigan With Bank Collapses

03/17/23 05:07 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSHDA, Treasury Say No Problems In Michigan With Bank Collapses
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Department of Treasury are double-checking to make sure the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank didn't impact their portfolios, but at first blush officials don't believe it did.

State Gov's Work-From-Home Policies Vary By Department

03/11/23 09:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
State Gov's Work-From-Home Policies Vary By Department
Most state government workers are still working a combined in-person/remote work schedule post-COVID-19, according to work-from-home rules obtained by MIRS.

Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January

03/10/23 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January
Michigan's unemployment rate stayed at 4.3% in January, according to Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget data.

LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday

03/10/23 10:34 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday
With a 64-45 bipartisan vote, the House Wednesday passed SB 4, legislation to make Michigan the 24th state to give some civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.

Cyber Experts: We Block 90 Million Malicious Intrusion Attempts Per Day

03/10/23 10:06 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Cyber Experts: We Block 90 Million Malicious Intrusion Attempts Per Day
In providing an update to members of the House Energy and Technology Committee Wednesday morning, a panel of cyber security experts painted a scary picture of the fast-changing landscape of cyber security threats.