Forge Industrial Staffing is an industrial staffing company that specializes in talent recruitment services, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Director of IT Yesenia Peralta spoke to the Great Lakes Wire on Jan. 24 to discuss her role and experience with Forge.
Kendra Lewis, 42, Redford, was sentenced today on one count of Embezzlement by an Agent of $50,000 to $100,000 and two counts of Making/Permitting a False Tax Return, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Lewis was sentenced to 38 months to 15 years' incarceration.
On September 28, 2023, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed all claims against State defendants in three federal cases seeking damages from state agencies and officials over lead contamination in the water supply of the city of Benton Harbor, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the final bill in a package of legislation to protect minors in Michigan by raising the minimum age of consent for marriage to 18 years old.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the state has landed two economic expansions with Nel Hydrogen creating 517 jobs in Plymouth Charter Township and Samsung SDI America adding 368 jobs in Auburn Hills.
On September 22, 2023 Derek Rosen, 31, of Bear Lake, pled guilty in the 19th Circuit Court in Manistee County to Delivery Causing Death for providing fentanyl to a 30-year-old Manistee man who overdosed on the substance in April of 2020
On September 21, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has entered into formal partnership with the Attorney General’s FORCE Team, a partnership between Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Organized Retail Crime Unit at the Department of Attorney General, established to combat coordinated theft and resale operations targeting Michigan retailers.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect minors in Michigan by preventing child marriage, building on previous legislation she signed earlier this year.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on the news that the United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced a strike against the Big Three auto manufacturers – General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford.
Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice recently announced that eleven Michigan public schools have been honored with National Blue Ribbon School status by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the exceptional academic performance and efforts of these schools in addressing achievement disparities among student groups. The recognized schools are located across Michigan, showcasing their dedication to excellence in education.
During a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio confronted Attorney General Merrick Garland about the handling of potential tax crime charges against Hunter Biden. Jordan suggested a connection between President Biden's actions and the lapse in charges, while Garland emphasized that Special Counsel David Weiss, appointed by Trump, was overseeing the investigation and would provide further details in a public report. This exchange took place during a House Judiciary Committee hearing chaired by Jordan, where Republicans pressed...
U.S. Representative James has recently introduced a series of bills and resolutions aimed at bringing accountability to Washington. One of the bills, named the "Money Where Our Mouths Are Act," prevents members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns. This move is seen as a step towards government efficiency and modernization, which Rep. James believes is necessary to tackle future challenges.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in advance of the September 14th deadline for members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to negotiate a new labor contract with the Big Three automakers – General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
On September 14, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of Senate Bills 471 & 472, which would prevent people convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing or owning a firearm for eight years following their conviction.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to the not-guilty jury verdicts in the trial against Eric Molitor, and brothers, Michael and William Null.
On September 8, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, September 9 to honor and remember Detroit Police Sergeant Shannon Wright, who passed away from a medical emergency on duty. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of Wright’s funeral.