News by Art Benavidez

Whitmer on Gentex expansion: Company's investment 'will grow Michigan's economy and help us continue leading the future of mobility'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2022

Gentex, a worldwide leader in innovative automotive and advanced technologies has announced that it will expand its Zeeland campus.

Hertel on bipartisan budget: ‘Will make a real difference in the lives of Michiganders’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2022

Working families in Michigan were at the forefront of the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which was recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

NASW's Breijak on bipartisan budget: 'Michigan has been long overdue for serious investments in the behavioral health workforce'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 25, 2022

The Michigan bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023 includes several provisions that enhance public health and safety.

Economic Opportunity Office director on $6 million initiative: ‘A critical investment to help more people’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 21, 2022

The state has launched a $6 million bipartisan investment to help working-age adults who returned to school or enrolled in a program like Futures for Frontliners for the first time.

Executive director of the National Guard Association: budget ‘will help our warriors have the best facilities’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 15, 2022

The fiscal year budget for next year has been approved by state leaders who utilized a bipartisan partnership to help working class families.

Gilchrist on child care grants: ‘I continue to fight to pay child care professionals a living wage’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 6, 2022

Child care programs in Michigan recently received $368 million in funds through the second round of the Child Care Stabilization Grant.

Whitmer on Neighborhood Enhancement Program: 'Every Michigander deserves a safe, affordable place to call home'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 27, 2022

Thanks to Neighborhood Enhancement Program grants, 33 municipalities and nonprofit groups received over $1.7 million to help residents improve their homes.

House Leader Lasinski: 'this is just the type of transformational investments we were aiming to bring to Michigan.'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 15, 2022

Ford continues to see electric vehicles as its future as the company recently announced that they were investing over $2 billion throughout its facilities in Michigan.

Messer on Michigan's State of Small Business Summit: 'Our small businesses are the backbone of our nation's economy'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 15, 2022

The recently held Governor’s State of Small Business Summit aspired to cultivate more avenues for the state’s small businesses to thrive, because they are crucial to Michigan’s economy.

Lansing School District Superintendent Shuldiner: 'the Lansing School District is committed to enriching our young learners by building a strong foundation'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 13, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that $1.5 million in prize money will be given away to celebrate Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary.

Filler extends 'thanks to the governor for signing' bills that help law enforcement stop drug activity through Michigan's airports

By Art Benavidez | Jun 13, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed two initiatives that will help airport officials mitigate drug activity at airports.

Travel Michigan VP: 'EV chargers are an important way to encourage sustainable travel across our state'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 10, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently celebrated the first of what will be 15 electric vehicle charging sites at state parks across Michigan.

Fiedler Elementary teacher: 'Tutoring was a chance for me to build a special relationship with kids who need extra support and personalized instruction.'

By Art Benavidez | May 27, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently announced that the "MI Kids Back on Track" initiative would enhance learning opportunities for students through tutoring.

Michigan Transportation Director Agejba: 'MDOT is eager for this next step'

By Art Benavidez | May 24, 2022

Michigan is in the process of enhancing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said the state submitted seven nominations for new alternative fuel corridors (AFC).

Whitmer on Child Care Stabilization Grant: 'Child care is essential to helping families, communities, and small businesses succeed'

By Art Benavidez | May 20, 2022

Licensed child care programs interested in obtaining a Child Care Stabilization Grant have just over a week left to apply.

Michigan Secretary of State's webpage reveals ID not necessary to vote

By Art Benavidez | May 18, 2022

The Michigan Secretary of State's office says that Michigan voters need a photo ID to register as a voter or to cast their votes in elections.

Gilchrist: 'as a parent with kids in public school, I know how critical it is to partner with parents, get kids the resources they need to succeed, and attract and retain the best educators'

By Art Benavidez | May 3, 2022

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D-Mich.) visited two schools in Detroit recently to acknowledge Student Appreciation Week.

Katrina M. Daniels: In our fifth year, we will activate and revitalize sites through a volunteer river trail clean-up, 20 new public art installations, and a community festival

By Art Benavidez | May 3, 2022

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center's latest art project on the Lansing River Trail came to fruition through crowdfunding.

'I am excited': Shelbi Frayer returns as Lansing CSO

By Art Benavidez | Apr 30, 2022

Shelbi Frayer will return as the city of Lansing’s chief strategy officer (CSO), a position she held from 2019-2020.

Edgerly: 'The support of this project brings a strong focus on creating opportunities'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 14, 2022

Eight communities in the state will receive $160,000 in grants to revitalize downtown endeavors, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

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