Education Wants Legislature To Mandate Literacy Training
The Michigan State Board of Education passed a resolution, 7-1, Tuesday recommending that all K–5 educators in the state be required to complete LETRS training
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September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025
Anthony: No Major Budget-Making Decisions Made Despite Possible Gov Shutdown
Less than 21 days away from a possible government shutdown if budget deals aren't reached and implemented, and Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) says no major decisions have been made around what a budget agreement will …
September 15, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – September 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 12, 2025
The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Productivity vs. Burnout
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and fear as it quickly becomes a standard part of our lives. Some worry it poses risks to society, while others believe it will revolutionize …
September 12, 2025
Everything’s “Fishy” About this Family Owned Smoked Fish Products Company
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Bruce Osterhaven, President of Big O Smokehouse.
September 11, 2025
The Rise of Job Hugging in a Time of Uncertainty
In a time of labor market uncertainty, economic headwinds, and rapid advancements in AI, many employees are choosing to hold onto their current roles not because they are satisfied, but because switching seems too risky.
September 10, 2025
Michiganders: Nominate your favorite small business for statewide recognition
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards program, the premier annual program recognizing outstanding small businesses, their employees and communities.
September 10, 2025
The Great Flattening: A Growing Workplace Concern
The Great Flattening – the trend of eliminating middle managers to cut costs, reduce bureaucracy, and streamline organizational charts – is rapidly spreading across industries.
September 9, 2025
Senate Unleashes Carbon Capture & Storage Industry With ‘Yes’ Votes
The Senate passed bills Thursday looking to speed up carbon capture and storage permitting in Michigan, allowing industries to turn their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into a liquid-like form, pumping it thousands of feet underground.
September 9, 2025
Triangle Meet For Hour As Road Crews Circle Capitol
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said he wants to see a Senate Democratic roads plan. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said the focus should be the budget.
September 8, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – September 8, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 5, 2025
Blue-Collar Renaissance: How TikTok is Powering Careers in the Trades
With an aging workforce and fewer young people entering the trades than in previous generations, the need to attract and inspire new talent for these industries is greater than ever.
September 5, 2025
The Political Power and Influence of Many Small Businesses Working Together
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest, a bipartisan, multi-client political and marketing consultancy.
September 4, 2025
10 Questions That Will Help Shape HR Strategy in 2026
As organizations begin building budgets and priorities for 2026, now is the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate HR’s role. Budgets aren’t just about numbers, they reflect strategy.
September 3, 2025
Why Integrity Should Be the First Thing You Hire For
Warren Buffett once said, “Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy."
September 2, 2025
Smaller House Budget Passes, Finds $3.4 Billion For Roads
Almost two months past the statutory July 1 deadline, the House passed a $54 billion omnibus budget bill Tuesday that, when added up with education budgets earlier this summer, totals more than $78.5 billion, around …
September 2, 2025
M-STEP Scores Show 6 in 10 3rd Graders Still Can’t Read Well
Results from the state's standardized test showed a slightly higher percentage of students are passing 14 of the 20 testing categories, but that 61.1 percent of third graders are either only partially proficient or not …
August 28, 2025
7 HR Superpowers Every Pro Should Master
Every HR professional wears many hats – coach, advisor, mediator, strategist. But when you break it down, the best HR leaders all share a set of “superpowers” that help them handle challenges with confidence and …
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