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Tyrone Township board approves renewable energy overlay map

Tri-County Times - Michigan ·

The Tyrone Township Board of Trustees approved a renewable energy overlay map during its Tuesday, June 3 meeting. The energy overlay map assigns where renewable energy facilities can be placed within the township. This is used as a safety measure...

Michigan, LIFT, and MMA Launch Manufacturing Curriculum in High Schools

DBusiness Magazine - Michigan · June 13, 2025

The State of Michigan, LIFT, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association are partnering to launch the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum in two high schools — Troy Athens in Troy and Delton Kellogg in Delton (northeast of Kalamazoo). The...

Will Michigan's U-pick farms thrive this season?

The Detroit News - Michigan ·

Armada — On a warm June morning, Taylor Allen and her 2-year-old daughter, Nella, stooped between rows of strawberry plants at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill. Dressed in matching red and white gingham dresses, the two picked strawberries with a...

US consumer sentiment up but economic worries remain: survey

ETCFO.com · June 14, 2025

Washington, Jun 13, 2025 -US consumers bounced back somewhat in June from the shock of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs, survey data showed Friday, but they still remain pessimistic about the economy. The University of Michigan's...

Be iconic: Why Detroit performance brands have descended on Le Mans

The Detroit News - Michigan ·

Le Mans, France — If the Indy 500 is a showcase for driver glory, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the premier race for manufacturer prowess. Win Indy, and its resulting fame will change a driver’s life forever. Win Le Mans, and an auto brand becomes...

Packaging supplies company announces 53 layoffs in southeast Michigan

MLive - Michigan · June 14, 2025

LIVONIA, MI – A packaging supplies company has announced layoffs at its southeast Michigan location due to reduced business. Pratt Industries is laying off 53 workers at its converting and transportation center in Livonia, 32432 Capitol St.,...

Go To Lawyer for Construction Law: Christopher A. Cornwall

Michigan Lawyers Weekly · June 13, 2025

Member | Dickinson Wright | Detroit Best known for: Complex commercial and business litigation and construction law Why I chose my legal area: Construction law combines legal knowledge with an understanding of the industry, which is constantly...

2025 Q1 Milk Production Grows Modestly

PNW AG Network - Washington · June 13, 2025

Rabobank says milk production grew modestly across the Big Seven exporting regions in the U.S. during Q1, expanding by 0.5% year-over-year. In total, RaboResearch forecasts 2025 milk production from the Big Seven at 326.7 million metric tons, an...

US consumer sentiment improves as trade tensions with China ease

Gulf Daily News Online ·

US consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months in June as trade tensions between the US and China eased, but households worried about the economy’s trajectory. The rise in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan’s Surveys...

Go To Lawyer for Construction Law: R. Edward Boucher

Michigan Lawyers Weekly · June 13, 2025

Shareholder | Kotz Sangster | Detroit Best known for: Successfully arguing on behalf of contractors for the insurance coverage decision in Skanska USA Building Inc. v M.A.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc., et al., 505 Mich 368 (2020). Why I chose my...

Go To Lawyer for Construction Law: Gary August

Michigan Lawyers Weekly · June 13, 2025

Principal | August Law | Troy Best known for: Representing owners on large proJects such as the McNamara Terminal construction at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Dearborn’s Combined Sewer Overflow Project, among others. Why I chose my legal...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces hundreds of layoffs, buyouts

FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan ·

(FOX 2) - One of Michigan's biggest health insurance providers has laid off hundreds of workers while several hundred more took buyouts. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan said it's looking to save hundreds of millions of dollars as medical and...

U of Michigan Health, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan to develop ASC

Becker's ASC Review · June 13, 2025

The University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan have partnered to develop an orthopedic-focused ASC. The school’s board of regents approved the partnership as well as the sale of a property in Wyoming, Mich., to a...

Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry

The Truth About Cars · June 13, 2025

Hey hey! It's time for this week's edition of the TTAC Podcast! This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss Peak Auto, Ram’s return to NASCAR, and how to get bugs out of your grille. Our guest this week is Autoline’s John MacElroy, who helps us...

University of Michigan to build AI research facilities in Ypsilanti Township, sparking mixed reactions

WXYZ - Michigan · June 13, 2025

YPSILANTI TWP, Mich (WXYZ) — The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the purchase of more than 124 acres of land in Ypsilanti Township for up to $8.1 million. The property will be used to build two AI supercomputing facilities in...

U.S. consumer sentiment rises first time in six months

Xinhua News Agency ·

WASHINGTON, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months, according to the data released Friday by the University of Michigan. The index of consumer sentiment in June climbed 16 percent from last month but...

Pair of Michigan reality stars join new season of 'The Traitors'

The Detroit News - Michigan ·

A pair of Michiganians will be in the mix during the new season of "The Traitors." Detroit native and "Big Brother" alum Tiffany Mitchell and Kristen Kish, the "Top Chef" host who was raised in the Grand Rapids area, are among the 23 cast members...

Roku Sued by Michigan AG for Children’s Privacy Violations

Cars 108 - Michigan · June 13, 2025

Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a major streaming platform, accusing it of illegally collecting and recording children’s voices, location data, and viewing habits without parental consent. What the Lawsuit Alleges The...

Opinion | Let’s expand awareness, access to registered apprenticeships in Michigan

Bridge Michigan · June 13, 2025

With nearly 518,300 Michigan jobs and approximately 40,600 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2032, we must continue investing in programs that prepare Michiganders for these roles. That’s why creating more awareness...

Cool Weather Challenges Michigan Crops

Successful Farming ·

Michigan farmers are seeing signs of recovery after a chilly and cloudy May put early-season stress on crops. While fields are beginning to green up again, the season is running notably behind — and whether crops can catch up depends heavily on...