News by Art Benavidez

Horn on HSC’s $375 million expansion project: ‘Our nation’s supply chain (is) more secure’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 29, 2022

State leaders are touting Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) Thomas Township expansion project that has recently broken ground.

Whitmer on $460 million investment in school safety: ‘Every kid deserves to feel safe in school’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 27, 2022

State leaders touted investments made to secure the safety of schools as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed the week of Oct. 19 as Safe Schools Week

Whitmer on logging industry growth: ‘Michigan’s distinct geographic advantages position our state as a center for trade’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 27, 2022

The state’s logging industry has grown during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) tenure as governor, according to the state.

Lasinski on $4.1 billion investment opportunities: ‘We continue to secure generational opportunities in our manufacturing and engineering workforce’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2022

The Michigan government will contribute $4.1 billion towards investment opportunities that will bring three developments to the state.

Hertel on bipartisan bill for investment opportunities: ‘Help us attract more jobs and investment’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2022

A bipartisan bill recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) will help the state secure investment opportunities and more economic growth.

MMEA executive director on Hurricane Ian aid: ‘Honored to be asked to assist’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 10, 2022

The state of Michigan is chipping in to aid Florida’s recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian.

Whitmer on additional SRP funding: ‘I will work with anyone to protect public safety’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2022

The Secondary Road Patrol (SRP) program will receive more funds due to a series of bipartisan bills recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).

'We have to protect the lives of our former service members': Michigan invests $1.2 million in veteran suicide prevention programs

By Art Benavidez | Sep 30, 2022

Help is on the way for veteran’s suicide prevention programs as the state has decided pour more money into their coffers.

Whitmer on $1.5 million tuition giveaway: It 'celebrates MET's 35 years of providing life-changing opportunities'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2022

In honor of Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary, winners of the $1.5 Million Giveaway contest have been announced.

Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II: It is critical Michigan expand access to 'high-quality, affordable childcare'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 17, 2022

Michigan leaders are touting a new program that will make it easier to develop daycare facilities to help entrepreneurs and working families.

Michigan attorney general on new firearm initiative: I will 'hold criminals accountable'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2022

State leaders are hoping a new initiative will help reduce gun violence across Michigan.

Neogen CEO on Lansing expansion: ‘We are pleased to call Lansing our corporate headquarters’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2022

A food and animal safety solutions provider will be expanding its operations at its Lansing facility.

Whitmer on fuel executive order: ‘I am freeing up more gas supply’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 6, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has taken measures to mitigate the temporary shutdown of BP’s Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery due to a fire that is expected to impact Michigan.

Chief infrastructure officer says $50 million grant will provide ‘critical funding’ for Michigan's roads and bridges

By Art Benavidez | Sep 3, 2022

Michigan will receive up to $50 million in aid from the Federal Highway Administration to reimburse emergency repairs on infrastructure in Central Michigan that was damaged due to flooding in 2020, according to a state government news release.

Michigan's Wentworth on $2.8 million workforce investment: 'Exactly the sort of program we should support'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 1, 2022

A $2.8 million grant to the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) will help the state implement training programs that will provide a more diverse workforce.

Whitmer on $1.6 million grant for rail service: ‘These resources will help us continue growing Michigan's economy’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 24, 2022

Michigan’s intercity passenger rail service will soon undergo preliminary plans for renovation thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the federal government.

Whitmer on proposed tax holiday: 'Temporarily suspend the sales tax on school supplies'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2022

Families might be able to save money when shopping for school supplies, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) called for a suspension of sales tax on those items.

C&S Machine is expanding its Bertrand Township facility: ‘We will continue growing Michigan’s economy’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 11, 2022

The Bertrand Township facility of a manufacturer of precision components is in the process of expanding its operations.

Whitmer on state's 1931 abortion law: 'The ... criminal abortion ban is dangerous'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 8, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) requested a temporary restraining order as she fights for reproductive health care and abortion rights.

Dingell on semiconductor bill: ‘Michigan has been severely hurt by the offshoring of chip production'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2022

A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the supply chain shortage in the country was recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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