News & Fun in Michigan
Ford faces $165 million penalty from NHTSA for recall delays and compliance failures, marking the second-largest fine in the agency’s history. NHTSA Hits Ford with Major Penalty for Recall Failures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced …
State Representative Graham Filler proposes new legislation to protect local businesses from Michigan minimum wage hikes and sick leave mandates set to take effect in 2025. Bipartisan Bills Aim to Temper Supreme Court-Mandated Wage Increases State Rep. Graham Filler, R-Duplain Township, …
American Freight, the discount retailer known for furniture, mattresses, and home appliances, will permanently shutter all its Michigan locations as parent company Franchise Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closures, part of a wider downsizing, could leave both employees …
Wendy’s will close 140 underperforming locations nationwide, including some in Michigan, as part of a strategic effort to modernize the brand. The company plans to open 250 to 300 new restaurants globally while addressing employee and customer concerns about these closures.
Michigan’s job market flourished in Fiscal Year 2024, adding 27,000 jobs with significant growth in construction, reaching over 200,000 employed for the first time in two decades. The state also saw wage increases, a robust labor force participation rate, and investments in clean energy and advanced manufacturing, solidifying its economic resilience.
Governor Whitmer announced the winner of the PitchMI competition, Civilized Cycles, which received a $100,000 award to enhance urban transportation. New programs, including “Changing Lanes” for displaced auto workers and the expanded Michigander Scholars Program, aim to transition workers into mobility sectors and retain tech talent in Michigan’s evolving industry.
Michigan’s Hemlock Semiconductor secures a $325 million grant from the CHIPS Act to expand production, create over 1,000 jobs, and build a more resilient supply chain.
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