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We hear about cyber security it all of the time.  Now many Michigan manufacturers have to comply with new Department of Defense guidelines. Here’s Elliott Forsyth with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Forsyth says updating cyber security guidelines could take months, while costing manufacturers a few thousand dollars. He says …

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow hopes the fifth time will be the charm for her “Bring Jobs Home Act,” being re-introduced in Washington. The Michigan Democrat says the bill is pretty straightforward–it closes loopholes for companies which outsource while rewarding companies that return jobs and business stateside. Despite the simplicity, Stabenow’s …

General Motors CEO Mary Barra called a meeting Friday with President Trump “a constructive discussion on how to support a strong and competitive U.S. economy.” AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the GM CEO is part of a group of business leaders called on to advise the President.

U.S. employers ramped up hiring last month and more Americans began looking for work, a sign that President Donald Trump has inherited a robust job market. More from business editor Murray Feldman. The 227,000 jobs added last month was the most since September and higher than last year’s average monthly …

Governor Rick Snyder, back from a trade mission to Israel, is front and center this week with his new budget recommendations. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has a peek at what to expect in the message.

The Michigan State Police Cyber Command Center is investigating to determine exactly how many people doing business with the Unemployment Insurance Agency have been affected by a security breach. Nearly 1.9 million people are at risk, but the amount will not be known until the investigation is complete. The potential …

A Grand Rapids man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. Detectives from UPSET-West conducted the month-long investigation that led to the arrest of 19-year old Jon David Ettinger on Thursday. The investigation found that the suspect was allegedly selling marijuana, acid, …

The auto industry tends to be fiercely competitive.  So what would bring multiple companies together on research projects? How about the chance to direct the nature of the research and having access to the engineers, scientists and students doing it—and the final results? That’s what Michigan Technological University’s new Light …

HOUGHTON, MICH.-– The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to participate in upcoming informational open houses and webinars regarding the proposed draft plan determining whether and how to bring wolves to Isle Royale National Park. The plan and alternatives are described in the draft Environmental Impact Statement to Address …

Members of local law enforcement and firefighters will face off against each other tomorrow for the annual Pigs N Heat hockey game. Proceeds from the game support the Pigs N Heat Fund, which provides financial assistance to crime and fire victims in the Copper Country. A large crowd is expected …