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Governor Whitmer Announces Labor Grant Program

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new labor grant program aimed at bolstering opportunities for apprenticeships in the state. She introduced Michigan’s Statewide Targeted Apprenticeship Inclusion and Readiness System, or MiSTAIRS, at a union facility in Grand

Hope College Aims To Make Tuition Free

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Hope College, a Christian college in Holland, is launching an effort this week to make college tuition free for all students. Hope College President Matt Scogin spoke with Michigan News Network about the effort. “Our vision is

Pure Michigan Seeing Surge In Travel

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Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been loosened in Michigan, travel is expected to be huge now through the rest of the year. That’s according to Pure Michigan vice President Dave Lorenz, who spoke with Michigan News Network

Governor Signs Record School Budget

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From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a $17.1 billion K-12 budget Tuesday in Grand Rapids, a 10% increase in overall funding that aims to close a decades-long funding gap among school districts

Michigan Works Getting $2 Million Grant

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Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $2 million grant for workforce training. The money comes from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program within the Michigan Department of Labor and