Amid backlash over its handling of ice storm outages, Michigan’s largest utility’s public filings show it is trying to keep its returns stable. What that means for customers is higher rates even as they use less power.
Paula Gardner
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
New Michigan scholarship seeks to fill jobs at state’s EV companies
Michigan needs more electrical engineers and software developers for the companies it’s attracting to make electric vehicles. With this new plan, Michigan is turning to colleges for them.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education
Hugs, cookies, freebies and love to welcome MSU students back to campus
A small idea known as Spartan Sunday to shower students with treats and kindness has snowballed as volunteers and donations rolled in.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan State shooting update: Conditions improving for two students injured in attack
Two of three students killed Monday on Michigan State University campus were from metro Detroit, according to the college’s Department of Police and Public Safety.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Minimum wage increase set for February blocked by Michigan court
Minimum wage was expected to jump to $13.03 an hour, but a Thursday court ruling blocks the increase. The Michigan Supreme Court will likely settle the issue.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Right-to-Work battle looms in Michigan: Businesses fear repeal by Democrats
Business leaders warn against picking a divisive fight and urge Democrats to work with Republicans to improve Michigan’s business climate. Data is inconclusive on how the anti-union law impacted Michigan.
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Amazon cost-cutting hits Detroit. New facility hiring delayed until 2023
It’s the latest Michigan site where the retail juggernaut hit ‘pause.’ The 3.8-million-square-foot center at the former Michigan State Fairgrounds was supposed to open in July with 1,200 jobs for Detroiters. About 100 people work there now.
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Michigan changed unemployment rules. Now 648,000 may have to repay benefits
Lawmakers demand answers after Michigan officials send letters to recipients of federal COVID relief asking to update their qualifications or risk repaying benefits. It’s the latest gaffe for the agency.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Report: 38 percent Michigan households don’t earn enough for basic needs
The United Ways’ ALICE report, released Tuesday, illustrates the gulf in Michigan between having a job and having a job that pays enough to support workers and families. The most in-demand job going forward: fast food.
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Q&A: U-M researcher says Black businesses shorted in first PPP loans
Government programs should create an equitable playing field for business owners and entrepreneurs, Felix Kabo said of racial disparities his research team found in Paycheck Protection Program loans amid COVID.