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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Hertel on Magna expansion in Michigan: EV battery 'sector is critical to the future of our economy'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 1, 2022

A complex structural battery enclosure manufacturer will expand into three Michigan cities.

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Gasper on Operation Safe Neighborhoods: ‘Our troopers see the deadly results and devastating impact illegal guns have on communities every day’

By Art Benavidez | Nov 1, 2022

State leaders are touting a program that seeks to mitigate gun violence by removing illegal guns from the hands of criminals.

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Thomas Township’s semiconductor expansion not possible without ‘support of federal, state and local government leaders,’ says Hemlock Semiconductor CEO

By Art Benavidez | Oct 29, 2022

The CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) expansion project in Thomas Township said leaders, at every level of government, helped make the project possible.

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Messer on ONE’s 1.6 billion campus: ‘Michigan’s highly skilled workforce and mobility ecosystem provide the winning combination’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 26, 2022

A cutting-edge battery maker recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its headquarters in Novi.

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Lange: Michigan saves taxpayers $53 million on energy costs through ‘innovative use of available technologies'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 20, 2022

The state government has taken measures to mitigate energy consumption in state buildings in an effort to save taxpayers' money.

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As Michigan's gas prices reach record levels, Jean-Pierre castigates OPEC for constricting oil supply: 'The decision that OPEC+ made last week was a mistake'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 20, 2022

President Biden’s administration is diligently preparing to mitigate rising gas prices amidst OPEC’s controversial decision to slash production of oil by two million barrels per day.

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Quentin Messer Jr. on $4.1 billion in investment opportunities: ‘Putting the world on notice that Michigan plays to win’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 18, 2022

Three developments in Michigan will be spearheaded by $4.1 billion in investment opportunities.

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Job Creators Network Foundation: Biden's loan forgiveness 'does nothing to address the root cause of unaffordable tuition'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 18, 2022

A watchdog organization focused on defending entrepreneurs and employees from unfriendly public policy is suing the federal government over the Biden administration's recently announced student loan forgiveness program.

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Department of Energy: SPR at 416.39 million barrels, lowest since 1984 as Biden releases more

By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2022

Gas prices are rising again despite President Joe Biden tapping into the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and releasing 180 million barrels of crude oil.

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Sen. Jim Stamas on bipartisan bill for investment opportunities: ‘Economic development is critical to our future’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2022

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

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Former attorney general Sessions: ‘Historic surge in violent crime’ in Michigan and elsewhere ‘was entirely predictable’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 11, 2022

With midterms fast approaching, leaders within the GOP are banking that people who are tired of rising violent crime rates will help them take back the House and the Senate.

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VanderWall: 'Access to readily available and affordable insulin is critical'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 9, 2022

Michigan officials are examining how to reduce the cost of insulin, which could involve a state manufacturing facility.

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Crapo on Inflation Reduction Act: US, Michiganders should 'brace for more audits, investigations and tax enforcement'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act will provide the IRS with more agents in a move that critics say will open a pathway for more audits.

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'Inflation has shot up a staggering 13.2%' since Biden took office, Michigan's CPI at 8.1%

By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2022

Americans are being forced to choose what is essential when it comes to their budget as inflation continues to rise.

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Rapier: Biden’s draining of SPR 'contradicts key objectives of reducing carbon emissions'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

President Biden is being criticized for utilizing the strategic petroleum reserve (SPR).

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Director of Michigan Sheriff’s Association on additional SRP funding: ‘Will put additional deputies on our road to provide improved public safety’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 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).

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New poll finds '64% of voters say the U.S. is currently in a recession', amid sky-high Michigan mortgage rates

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

A majority of Americans believe that the country is going through a recession, according to a recent poll.

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Whitmer on Raxter: 'One of Michigan's courageous firefighters'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2022

Flags at state government buildings were flown at half-staff on Sept. 23 in honor of a firefighter who died after battling a blaze.

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MVAA director on scholarship awards: ‘These scholarships will change the lives of Michigan students’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 29, 2022

Organizations throughout the state have come together in order to provide scholarships to the families of military service members.

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Tecnoform CEO on developing $7.3 million facility in Cascade Township: ‘Closer to our American customers’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 26, 2022

Cascade Township will be the home of North American headquarters for an Italian manufacturer of luxury amenities for customized boats and recreational vehicles.