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This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed historic legislation into law aimed at improving the health and sustainability of Michigan's environment, and we wanted to take a deeper dive into what that is going to look like. WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak found Kara Cook to provide insights as WEMU’s 1st Friday guest. Kara provides perspective from her position in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
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The auto workers strike played a part in Michigan’s jobless rate edging up to four-point-one percent in October. That’s according to the state’s monthly jobs report. Rick Pluta explains.
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There’s a new Michigan marketing campaign aimed at bringing more workers into the state and reversing decades of sluggish growth. Colin Jackson has more.
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Jobs numbers released Thursday show Michigan’s unemployment rate edged up ever-so-slightly in August to three-point-seven percent. Rick Pluta reports.
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The University of Michigan is seeking additional people to work in its Dining Services department. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.
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Michigan’s jobless rate in May fell to 3.7% in May. That’s the lowest it’s been in a couple years. Rick Pluta has more.
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Thanks to millions of dollars in grants and scholarships, Washtenaw Community College is now able to offer free training for high-demand careers for some 300 adults and high school students. Learn more about WCC's "Advance Ypsi" program when WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale spoke to WCC vice president of workforce development Brandon Tucker.
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The funding comes in the form of a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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A projected billion-dollar development project in the Upper Peninsula got approval for financial incentives from the state Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan Medicine is continuing its efforts to address critical staffing issues across the organization. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.