U.S. Energy Department Mandates Campbell Plant Operation Extension U.S. Energy Department Mandates Campbell Plant Operation Extension The U.S. Department of Energy has directed the Consumers Energy J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in west Michigan to continue operations, extending its lifespan at least until late August. This directive stems from concerns about potential electricity shortages within the central United States. The originally slated closure date for the plant was May 31. Michigan regulators have strongly opposed this intervention, asserting that maintaining the plant's operation is unwarranted. A spokesperson for the Michigan Public Service Commission emphasized that current electricity production exceeds demand, rendering the plant’s continued operation unnecessary. Nine Michigan students competed in the National Spelling Bee. Michigan's lawmakers and business leaders convened for the Mackinac Policy Conference. Low-income Michigan families with school-age children will receive Summer EBT funds. Planned Parenthood of Michigan anticipates repercussions from federal funding reductions.

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Harris: Bitcoin can drive economic growth in Michigan

Can Bitcoin spark Michigan's economic growth? It may not solve everything, but it holds great potential! What do you think? #MichiganEconomy

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Watch live: Whitmer to address business leaders at Detroit Economic Club Detroit — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Monday at a midday meeting in downtown Detroit. The second-term Democratic governor is expected to talk about her economic policy proposals amid turmoil in Michigan's auto industry over President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, including cars the Detroit Three automakers assemble in plants in Canada, Mexico and overseas. She is expected to speak at 12:05 p.m. Monday, followed by a question-and-answer session on stage with Jim Jacobs, the former longtime president of Macomb Community College. More: How tariffs could upend EV adoption in America Whitmer's speech comes five days after she was in the Oval Office for a meeting with Trump and became part of a press conference he was having to sign a series of executive orders and directives. The governor has defended her decision to remain in the Oval Office after being shuffled into the room by White House aides as Trump was signing orders and addressing reporters. "It was not where I wanted to be or planned to be or would have liked to have been," Whitmer said Thursday. "I disagree with a lot of stuff that was said and the actions that were taken. But I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for Michigan, and that's my job." With cameras rolling, Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican, talked to the president about the need to build a barrier near Chicago to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes and their request for the Pentagon to assign a new squadron of fighter jets to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township. More: Trump lavishes Whitmer with praise, but doesn't back down from auto tariffs More: Insider: What does Whitmer's Oval Office encounter with Trump mean for her future? cmauger@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Watch live: Whitmer to address business leaders at Detroit Economic Club

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Tariffs take effect: Michigan economy highly exposed, Ontario threatens energy shutoff Washington — Michigan is heavily exposed to economic upheaval from U.S. President Donald Trump's historic enactment of sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, according to experts and business groups from the state's biggest industries. The 25%…

Washington — Michigan is heavily exposed to economic upheaval from U.S. President Donald Trump's historic enactment of sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, according to experts and business groups from the state's biggest industries.


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Oakland County Democrats call tariffs 'direct threat' to Michigan economy Southfield — Oakland County Democrats called the paused Canadian and Mexican tariffs a "direct threat on Michigan's economy" Saturday as they voiced their concerns about their potential impact on the state and country. Former U.S. Rep Brenda Lawrence,…

Southfield — Oakland County Democrats called the paused Canadian and Mexican tariffs a "direct threat on Michigan's economy" Saturday as they voiced their concerns about their potential impact on the state and country.


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"Michigan’s urban communities must see African cities as partners in 21st-century economic growth. A new U.S.-Africa policy plan should incentivize trade expansion & integration to fuel prosperity. Let’s lead the way! 🌍🤝 #EconomicDevelopment #USAfricaRelations #MichiganEconomy

Editorial: Amend wage and paid leave policies ASAP One way or another, it looks as if Michigan's new minimum wage and leave laws due to take effect in February will be pared back.  That is good news. It's critical for Michigan’s economy and its workers that the Legislature fix the impractical rules…

One way or another, it looks as if Michigan's new minimum wage and leave laws due to take effect in February will be pared back. 


That is good news. It's critical for Michigan’s economy and its workers that the Legislature fix the impractical rules before… #MinimumWage #PaidLeave #MichiganEconomy

📊 Importing 10,000 tons of lithium ore annually from Nigeria could generate over $250 million/year in trade value for Michigan. This has the potential to fuel significant economic growth & job creation. #LithiumTrade #MichiganEconomy #GlobalMarkets

💰 Did you know Michigan could gain millions annually in trade benefits under AGOA? From minerals for EVs to agricultural goods, this trade partnership boosts local industries and global collaboration. 🚗🌾 #MichiganEconomy #AfricaTrade

Michigan must expand its global footprint. Africa is the future, and if we don’t act now, we’ll be squeezed out of the 21st-century African economy. Trade with Africa = local growth, jobs, and a stronger Michigan economy. #AfricaTrade #MichiganEconomy

By reauthorizing AGOA, we can ensure Michigan’s cities benefit from the dynamic economic impact of trade with Africa, creating new avenues for growth and prosperity. #AGOA #MichiganEconomy #AfricaTrade

Michigan's Economic Evolution: From Autos to Cannabis Explore Michigan’s economic transformation from a post-WWII automotive powerhouse to a leading player in the U.S. cannabis market, highlighting key factors in this shift.

📸 Michigan’s journey from the heart of the automotive industry to the top cannabis market in the U.S. is a tale of resilience and adaptation. 🚗➡️🌿 Read about how the Great Lakes State navigated this economic shift. #MichiganEconomy #CannabisIndustry #AutomotiveHistory
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