Nonprofit organizations are responsible for 10 percent of the jobs held in Michigan, according to a report from Public Sector Consultants. The analysis showed the nonprofit sector pays nearly $5 billion in wages every three months and employs 438,000 people. Approximately half those jobs are held in the health services …
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An effort is underway in the Michigan Legislature to crack down on food assistance fraud in Michigan. The legislation targets retailers who allow people to buy and sell their Bridge cards in exchange for money. Many complain that food assistance Bridge cards have been sold for cash which then is …
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Consumer confidence declined in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. U of M economist Richard Curtin, director of the surveys, says the decrease was not due to the gloomy state of the economy during the 1st quarter, which had the weakest pace of growth in …
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The University of Michigan will play a leading role in the most comprehensive study of concussion and head impact exposure ever conducted. The $30 million joint initiative between the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the U.S. Department of Defense will enhance the safety of student-athletes and service members. Researchers say …
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Morning Sports for Monday, June 2nd: MLB: Tigers The Tigers collected only three hits off Seattle starter Roenis Elias… and fell to the Mariners 4-0 Sunday. Elias struck out eight, as he recorded his first complete game in the majors. Max Scherzer took the loss… giving up four runs before …
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On the June 1st Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with 110th District State Representative Scott Dianda about Michigan’s new minimum wage law, the Detroit bailout and other Lansing issues. Sam Ali spends some time with Kevin Weir from Dial Help, discussing their work to reduce domestic violence. Copper …
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MLB: Tigers Fall to M’s Drew Smyly struggled through four innings, as the Tigers lost to the Mariners 3-2 Saturday night. Smyly needed 105 pitches to get through his outing, and allowed all three Seattle runs. Miguel Cabrera homered for Detroit, and Ian Kinsler nearly put the Tigers in the …
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