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State’s June Unemployment Rate Fourth Highest in U.S.—Ann Arbor Has Lost 20 Percent of IT Jobs

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 24, 2014 1

MICHIGAN’S seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was unchanged over the month at 7.5 percent, according to data released on July 16 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Total employment declined…

Art

Chelsea Center for the Arts Closes: Board Releases Letter

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 23, 2014 2

“IT IS WITH great sadness that we inform you that the CCA has ceased operations and closed the building due to financial hardship effective immediately. All camps and lessons are suspended due to an inability to make staff and instructor…

Edu

Days After U-M’s President Schlissel Starts Job, Feds Launch Title IX Investigation into Sexual Violence at Brown U. Where He Was Provost

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 22, 2014 2

by P.D. Lesko In April 2014, Brown U. was in an uproar. There were protests about the “bungled” handling of a student rape hearing. Media described the protests as having provoked a “nationwide uproar.” Meanwhile on April 17 in Ann…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Michigan League of Conservation Voters’ Reportcard

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 19, 2014 0

THE MLCV CLAIMS to be a nonpartisan group. However, the group’s staff and Board of Directors are populated by former Democratic elected officials and individuals who have endorsed, and donated to Democratic candidates in Ann Arbor. We have…

Enviro

Michigan Landfill Use Declines, But Not Ann Arbor’s

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 18, 2014 0

by Qing Zhang Despite a slight increase in Michigan’s population, 2013 witnessed a decline of 0.5 percent in solid waste generated in the state, continuing a 10-year trend, according to a report by the Department of Environmental…

Elections

Blaming Debbie Dingell—Rep. John D. Dingell Jr.’s Hire of Scandal-Tainted Former Local Pol Angers Dems

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 16, 2014 0

by P.D. Lesko On June 11, Rep. John D. Dingell, Jr.’s office announced the hire of Leigh Greden as Mr. Dingell’s chief of staff. The former Ann Arbor News revealed in 2009 that Greden and others on Council had been vote-rigging via email…

Health/Science

Michigan Health Officials Confirm West Nile Virus Found in State

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 15, 2014 0

by Courtney Bledsoe THE MICHIGAN Department of Community Health has found this season’s mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in Saginaw County – and with perfect conditions for mosquito breeding, that may be just the beginning.…

Gov

Gov. Snyder Signs Ann Arbor State Sen. Rebekah Warren’s Bill in Support of Public Breastfeeding

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 11, 2014 0

ON JUNE 24, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation to prevent discrimination against breast-feeding mothers. “Breast-feeding is a natural act with many proven benefits,” Snyder said. “By supporting new mothers we help ensure good infant…

Econ

Ann Arbor Unemployment Rate Rises—Locally, Rate Rose from 4.8 to 5.3 Percent Over Last 30 Days

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 9, 2014 0

SEASONALLY UNADJUSTED unemployment rates in May rose slightly in 12 of the state’s 17 major labor market regions, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employment and labor force levels increased…

Edu

Revamped Michigan eLibrary Offers More for Adults and Kids to Access Information

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 9, 2014 0

IT’S AN UNAPOLOGETIC bookworm, a hit at trivia games, a great homework helper and its memory is lightning-fast.Even if you’ve never met, you soon may find yourself basking in its boundless knowledge and 24/7 stamina. Meet the new and…

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