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Michigan House backs school credit for full-time skilled trades work

Michigan high school seniors could soon earn academic credit for full-time jobs in skilled trades, thanks to a bill that just passed the state House and now heads to the Senate.

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Marel Power Solutions gets Michigan grant for EV power stack pilot line

Marel Power Solutions in Plymouth has received $1.9 million from the Michigan Supplier Conversion Grant Program to set up a pilot production line for electric vehicle power stacks, expanding local manufacturing.

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Michigan Awards $1.5 Million for Clean Transportation Pilots

Ten Michigan projects will split $1.5 million to test hydrogen fuel, EV charging, and mobility tech in real-world conditions as part of the state's push to modernize transportation and infrastructure.

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Michigan Court Freezes Stadium Funding, Puts State Earmarks Under the Microscope

A Michigan court has stopped payments for two minor league baseball stadiums, drawing attention to billions in state earmarks that may violate constitutional rules and raising questions about what happens to unspent taxpayer funds.

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Michigan Iron Workers Can Now Earn College Credit for Apprenticeships

A new Michigan program lets iron workers and other skilled trades earn college credit for completing registered apprenticeships, reducing the time needed for an associate degree at participating community colleges

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