Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the ferry companies have raised prices and ‘leveraged their power in alarming ways.’
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Camp Grayling to test combat drones. Towns, hunters fear impact on area
Drone testing at the Michigan National Guard base will temporarily close state lands used by dozens of hunters during opening day of firearm deer season. Local leaders and businesses worry about long-term economic impacts.
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Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
From noise pollution to job creation, experts weigh in on the biggest claims about the infrastructure that powers AI.
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Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry
Some foresters have had to start restoration work without a guarantee they’ll be reimbursed as requests nationwide exceeded the amount of federal money available.
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Donald Trump vowed a ‘Michigan miracle.’ How that promise and others are going
The president made 100-plus promises to Michigan voters. He’s followed through on immigration and tax cuts, made progress on manufacturing and failed to lower costs, end inflation or boost the economy.
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Trump lowers fuel economy standards. Detroit automakers welcome change
Ford, GM and Stellantis welcomed the relaxed fuel economy standards. Environmental groups questioned the move.
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Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent
At a time when Michigan is desperate to better educate workers with advanced certificates, a new report used millions instead to reimburse employers for basic on-the-job training.
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Copperwood Mine foes sue to block $50M grant for project near Lake Superior
A lawsuit claims Michigan set an ‘extraordinarily dangerous precedent’ by dedicating taxpayer money to a foreign company. Defenders say the project could revive mining in struggling area.
Posted inBusiness Watch, Michigan Education Watch
Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that’s best
Nearly 115,000 students took a career and technical education course last year. But is it a direct path to a good job? Leaders say employers want even more training and schools need more trained instructors.
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Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy
Some lawmakers say the governor’s administration sidestepped the Legislature to award $50 million to the Copperwood Mine’s effort to bring back mining in the Upper Peninsula.