Governor launches workforce development team as economy reopens
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created a new advisory board today geared toward growing Michigan’s workforce as businesses work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City Pulse On the Air, May 31, 2020: Matt Grossmann, gardening in quarantine and The Woolies
On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Cole Tunningley talks to several Lansing residents about finding solace in gardening during lockdown.
Local resource guide helps those facing COVID-related economic hardship
Those facing financial hardship in mid-Michigan due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can look to a resource guide with information regarding unemployment benefits, evictions, utilities, taxes and more.
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs distributes $500,000 in grants
Arts organizations across Michigan received some much-needed financial breathing room Thursday morning in the form of a $502,400 emergency relief fund provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
LCC selects Knight’s replacement
Lansing Community College has selected the president of a community college in Perrysburg, Ohio, near Toledo, as its new president to replace Brent Knight, who finishes his 12-year run on June 30.
Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse to close Lansing location
COVID-19 claimed a business victim: Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse, 7433 W. Saginaw Highway, is closing for good, the Michigan chain has told customers.
City Pulse On the Air, May 17, 2020: Matt Grossmann and Ryan Basore
Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossman on the 2020 presidential campaign. Reporter Kyle Kaminski talks to a local man with a prison record that's introducing a new brand of pot to benefit ex-felons.
Statewide coronavirus death rate lowest since March 29
Michigan’s COVID-19 fatality toll fell to 25 reported deaths in the last 24 hours, the state said today.
City Pulse On the Air, May 10, 2020: Matt Grossmann and MSU student Julia Kiehle
City Pulse reporter Cole Tunningley talked to MSU student Julia Kiehle, who graduated this spring after battling COVID together with her parents and brother.
Big John Steak & Onion continues to defy emergency order
Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon said yesterday she has issued a cease-and-desist order to the Big John Steak & Onion chain for failing to require employees to obey the governor’s emergency mask order.