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Michiganders struggling to pay household bills amid record inflation

By Art Benavidez | Jul 28, 2022

As inflation continues to surge, many households across the country are having trouble paying bills, and critics say those struggles are reflected in President Joe Biden’s approval numbers.

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SBA Pro-Life America president: Whitmer wants to 'keep taxpayer dollars flowing to the abortion lobby'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 25, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly plans to veto millions of dollars in state funding for abortion alternatives from the next fiscal budget, which has drawn criticism from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.

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Whitmer signs largest education budget in 'Michigan history'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 23, 2022

The bipartisan education budget, recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, marks the biggest per-student investment in Michigan history.

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Gilchrist on $6 million education investment: Funding is helping thousands 'take the first step toward a brighter future'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 20, 2022

A recent $6 million bipartisan investment will aid first time college students and adults going back to school.

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Inflation derailing wage increase among workers in Michigan: 'Real ... hourly earnings declined at the steepest [rate] in four decades in June'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 16, 2022

Despite the state's robust job growth, this week's report that inflation was at 9.1% revealed the sharpest real wage decline in several decades.

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Whitmer: Michigan's 2023 budget invests in working families 'to help them thrive'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 14, 2022

State leaders, spearheaded by bipartisan efforts, have introduced the fiscal year 2023 budget that features several initiatives to help working class families.

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MDHHS's Bagdasarian on waterbody foam: 'Washing your hands and rinsing off after water activities can protect you' from PFAS

By Art Benavidez | Jul 13, 2022

Visitors and residents are being urged by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to stay away from foam near bodies of water as the summer starts to heat up.

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Whitmer on making ARP premium tax credits permanent: 'Get this done so we can protect healthcare coverage'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Michigan is among the states that are asking Congress to enact provisions in the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

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Michigan's Gas Misery Index at $924; 'We're going through an incredible transition,' Biden says

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Motorists in Michigan will spend $924 more on gas than they did a year ago, according to this week's Gas Misery Index. The national average price for a gallon of gas is $1.66 higher than a year ago, with Michigan coming in at $4.84, according to the report.

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Whitmer on state of emergency for Big Rapids: ‘They need to recover and rebuild’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Relief is on the way for Mecosta County after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) declared a state of emergency following storms that generated flooding in the region in May.

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Whitmer on health care costs, public safety: ‘I am proud to sign six bipartisan bills’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 6, 2022

Six bipartisan bills were recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that will address health care costs, public safety and rent relief.

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Messer on footwear manufacturer relocating to Grand Rapids: ‘a win for West Michigan and for the entire state’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 5, 2022

A producer of sustainable outdoor footwear will relocate its headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to Grand Rapids.

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Biden's misunderstanding of gas prices leads him to 'sound like he’s channeling Hugo Chavez'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 5, 2022

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is taking President Joe Biden to task over claims that he isn’t cognizant of how gas prices are determined.

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Whitmer on modular homes grants: ‘A positive effect on local economies’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 1, 2022

Roughly $1.4 million will be given to seven municipalities and nonprofit organizations throughout Michigan to develop seven modular build/modified technology homes.

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Biden says drivers should be prepared to deal with high gas prices for ‘as long as it takes’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 1, 2022

Motorists in Michigan will spend $985 more on gas than they did a year ago, according to this week's Gas Misery Index. The national average price for a gallon of gas is 17 cents higher than a month ago with Michigan coming in at $4.98, according to the report.

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Whitmer: Road projects will 'save drivers time and money'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 27, 2022

Motorists in Iosco, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties should be aware of ongoing road projects when they are driving.

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Whitmer: Bridge renovations are ahead of schedule, 'keep drivers safe'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 24, 2022

Three bridge renovations in the state are currently underway as part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Our Bridges initiative.

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AAA on oil: 'Crude prices have dropped this week'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 24, 2022

Motorists in Michigan will spend $1,102 more on gas than they did a year ago, according to this week's Gas Misery Index. The average price for a gallon of gas is 33 cents higher than a month ago at $5.09, according to the report.

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MEDC CEO: Expansion of 2 facilities 'will propel our economy into the future and benefit more Michiganders'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 23, 2022

The expansion of two business operations in the state will facilitate 68 additional jobs through a $7.7 million private investment backed by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF).

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Michigan's Weekly Gas Misery Index: $1,136

By Art Benavidez | Jun 17, 2022

This week's Gas Misery Index reports that drivers in Michigan will spend $1,136 more on gas than they did a year ago with the average price for a gallon of gas in the state at $5.19.