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Federal and state officials gathered in Lansing Tuesday to announce new standards for some federal “Battery Workforce Initiative” apprenticeships. As Colin Jackson reports, leaders say the program will help future employees of electric vehicle battery plants planned for areas around the state.
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Vice President Kamala Harris was in Ann Arbor Thursday talking about the climate crisis with U of M students at Rackham Auditorium. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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A $2.5 billion federal loan sealed the deal to bring new automotive battery production to the US. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Public officials cut the ribbon Monday for the new Facility for Rare Isotope Beams on Michigan State University’s campus. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan is asking the federal government for an emergency infusion of money to keep a west Michigan nuclear power plant from shutting down. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Much has happened at the federal level this week. The standoff at the Russia-Ukraine border continues to build, while President Biden's infrastructure plan has been used to further America's transition to electric transportation. 12th District Representative Debbie Dingell shares her thoughts on these major issues, and more, with WEMU's David Fair.
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A federal judge says a computer program that’s supposed to help ensure Michigan kids in foster care are safe is a failure. Governor Whitmer says it will…
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Governor Rick Snyder declared victory over the state’s economic hardships in his eighth and final State of the State address. The governor, last night,…
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Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Granholm…
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Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will have a key role in Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s potential move into the White House. The Clinton…