News Summary The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has canceled over $100 million in state funding for Gotion High-Tech’s proposed battery factory project. Originally projected to create 2,350 jobs, the decision comes amid local governance disputes and accusations regarding the company’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Gotion has been
News Summary The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced a temporary pause on November SNAP benefits, affecting 1.4 million residents. This decision follows USDA guidance during the ongoing federal government shutdown, raising concerns about food security for many households. With 13% of Michigan families relying on SNAP
News Summary The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced a pause on food assistance benefits beginning in November, impacting 1.4 million residents due to a federal funding lapse. This halt affects SNAP benefits, essential for families facing elevated food prices, leading local charities to brace for increased
News Summary Premier Care LLC, a nursing home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, faces layoffs affecting 94 employees, as reported to the state labor department. The decision, linked to challenges in the healthcare sector, raises concerns about job security and the impact on resident care. As staffing shortages and financial strains
News Summary Michigan is pursuing $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company’s electric vehicle battery plant project near Big Rapids was abandoned. The state found Gotion in default for not conducting eligible activities for over 120 days, leading to the return of grant funds. Local residents opposed
News Summary Michigan is seeking to recover nearly $24 million from Gotion Inc. after the company abandoned plans for an electric vehicle battery plant. With state officials emphasizing fiscal responsibility, they aim to protect taxpayer investments. Gotion has been declared in default for halting eligible activities at the project site
News Summary The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has officially terminated Gotion Inc.’s planned electric vehicle battery parts plant project in Big Rapids. The project, which was to be a $2.36 billion investment, aimed to create around 2,350 jobs. The state cited Gotion’s defaults on agreements as the reason for termination,
News Summary Michigan state officials are taking action to recover $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company abandoned its electric vehicle battery plant project. The project, initially supported by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, promised to create over 2,000 jobs. However, local opposition and legal challenges hindered progress, prompting
News Summary Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Ayob Nasser and Idris Nahdi for allegedly using automated bot accounts to manipulate player engagement metrics in Fortnite. The lawsuit, initiated on October 7, 2024, claims the duo created over 20,000 fake accounts to boost their island’s traffic for monetary rewards.
News Summary The Michigan Senate approved a significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees for the first time in over a decade, with residents facing hikes to $150 for complete licenses while nonresidents will pay $450. This legislative move aims to generate millions for natural resource management amid opposition
