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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan amid soaring national debt will cost an additional '$300 billion this year'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 26, 2022

Some economists are not convinced President Joe Biden's announcement that he will cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt per borrower will help those who are burdened by student loans.

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Volta Charging spokesperson on expanding MI EV infrastructure: ‘Available charging in underserved communities’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2022

An electric vehicle infrastructure company has been chosen to further develop Michigan’s EV ecosystems.

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A note to Michiganders: EVs are not suitable for long road trips, unless you've got a lot of time on your hands

By Art Benavidez | Aug 24, 2022

The recent push to ramp up electric vehicle (EV) production has led many consumers to consider the pros and cons of purchasing one.

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In Michigan, inflation costs families $26,000 more per child than two years ago: 'This is Joe Biden's recession'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

The cost of raising a child has jumped monumentally, according to a recent report that highlighted child care costs amidst mounting inflation.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'I am proud of the Michigan Department of Transportation for winning these competitive grants'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

Preliminary engineering plans to begin rehabbing the state’s intercity passenger rail service will commence soon thanks to a $1.6 million grant.

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Michigan’s average rent rose more than 22%; Americans show concerns about housing affordability

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Inflation is pricing many potential home buyers out of the market as housing prices continue to soar. According to results from Freddie Mac's Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation poll, 62% of Americans are somewhat or very concerned about being able to afford their housing.

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Whitmer proposes to suspend school supplies sales tax, says ‘I will work with anyone to lower costs, cut taxes, and help our kids thrive'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2022

Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing to stop the state sales tax on school supplies in an effort to help families save more money.

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Peters votes on bill Crapo says will allow IRS audits to 'squeeze tens of billions out of taxpayers earning less than $400,000'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

Republicans are leery of the nonpartisan Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, calling the Democrat-backed initiative a "reckless tax-and-spending bill."

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NRF President: as back-to-school season begins families are 'cutting back on discretionary spending'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

The results of a recent national survey report that one-third of American consumers have had to reallocate certain areas of their budget in order to afford rising. back-to-school shopping prices.

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Michigan's average household income erosion: $3,559 annual loss: 'a sign of how far and fast inflation has risen'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

While inflation is down from a month ago, the cost of goods continues to remain high and that is forcing Michigan families to make critical decisions on what household items to buy.

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C&S Machine CEO: 'We are happy to call Niles ... home for decades to come'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2022

C&S Machine Products is expanding operations at its Bertrand Township facility.

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Whitmer on energy job sector growth: ‘Michigan is number one in the nation’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 12, 2022

Michigan has facilitated the most energy job growth in the country, according to the U.S. Energy and Employment Jobs Report.

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Whitmer on COVID diagnoses: ‘I look forward to getting back to work in person’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2022

Last night, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Peters and Stabenow approve Inflation Reduction Act despite concerns it will ‘have a minimal impact on inflation’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 9, 2022

The U.S. Senate recently approved the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, despite the ongoing concerns by economists who have tied federal government spending to record inflation.

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Whitmer on state's 1931 abortion law: 'The status of abortion in Michigan remains precarious'

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.

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Whitmer on 1931 abortion law: I will fight 'like hell to keep abortion safe and legal’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is following through on her promise to fight for reproductive freedom.

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Whitmer calls CHIPS and Science Act a 'historic win'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2022

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisles have signed off on the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill meant to address the supply chain shortage that has severely bogged down manufacturing.

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Whitmer says Gentex expansion 'will grow Michigan’s economy'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 31, 2022

An industry-leading global automotive supplier of innovative, advanced technologies has announced that it will expand its Zeeland campus.

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Lockwood on soaring energy costs: ‘Energy rates are the highest they've ever been in American history'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2022

Many people seeking relief from the heat amid record inflation blame President Joe Biden and his administration.

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Operating Engineers 324 business manager on bipartisan budget: ‘Necessary to our state and economy’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2022

Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year.