Report: Michigan research universities rank among nation's best for developing 21st century talent

20 May 2012, 4:17 am

LANSING — Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions continue to competitively rank among the top research innovation clusters in the nation in producing the high-tech, high-demand talent required for the 21st century, according to a recent benchmarking report.... Read More »

Business People

20 May 2012, 1:59 am

Kelly Scanlon has joined Lansing-based Peckham Inc. as services coordinator at the company's Charlotte facility. The following students have joined Lansing-based Clark Construction Co.... Read More »

Michigan CO-OP Awarded $72 Million to Provide Health Insurance Options in 2014

18 May 2012, 8:12 am

LANSING, Mich., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced its award of $72 million in financing for the new Michigan Consumers Healthcare CO-OP (MCHCO), ...... Read More »

Mich. unemployment down to 8.3%

17 May 2012, 9:23 pm

LANSING -- Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate in April was 8.3 percent, the lowest since July, 2008.... Read More »

Second shift to start at GM Michigan Cadillac plant

15 May 2012, 4:15 pm

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co will start a second shift in July with 600 workers at the Lansing, Michigan, plant that will make the new Cadillac ATS sedan, the company said on Tuesday. The ATS when it launches in late July or August will be the smallest and least expensive Cadillac offering ... Read More »

Romney Links Obama to 'Old-School Liberal Policies,' Pokes Fun at 'Life of Julia' Interactive

8 May 2012, 12:36 pm

LANSING, Michigan – Mitt Romney today attempted to link President Obama with “old-school liberal policies,” citing a new interactive featured on the president’s reelection campaign’s website as evidence that the commander-in-chief is bringing back an era of “big government.” “Preside... Read More »

Mitt Romney in Lansing: Michigan's economy has suffered with Barack Obama in White House

8 May 2012, 9:59 am

LANSING, MI – Mitt Romney says the last few years have been hard on American and Michigan -- especially the middle class. Romney returned to Michigan on Tuesday for the first time since the primary victory some pundits say reignited his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.... Read More »

Romney Takes Credit for Auto Industry Turnaround, Reignites Bailout Debate

8 May 2012, 9:32 am

LANSING, Michigan – Just hours before making his return to his native state of Michigan where he will deliver a speech at a local university here, Mitt Romney reiterated his claim that he should be given credit for the resurgence of the auto industry, reigniting...... Read More »

How to track Mitt Romney's speech in Lansing, Michigan: Follow MLive coverage here

8 May 2012, 9:10 am

MLive reporters are covering today's speech at Lansing Community College - Romney's first speech here since the Michigan primary, in which he and then-candidate Rick Santorum fought for voters.... Read More »

Summit: Michigan colleges need more money

7 May 2012, 10:07 pm

Lansing — Michigan needs to invest more in higher education to better compete with states like North Carolina, where a four-year education costs $20,000 less, the head of Domino's Pizza said Monday.... Read More »