DOE, EPA grant $9.4M for advanced biofuels development

TL/DR - The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit is set to take place from June 10-12, 2024, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The summit will focus on the potential of carbon capture and storage technology in the biofuels industry, particularly how it could help establish ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially…

Ann Arbor Considers Skipping Background Checks for Certain Jobs

TL/DR - The city of Ann Arbor in Michigan is set to review its job types to determine whether it can eliminate criminal background checks during some hiring processes. This follows a unanimous City Council resolution, designed to offer more equal employment opportunities to people with past convictions. The city will research fair chance hiring…

How Michigan Holds Clues About Future Republican Primaries

TL/DR - The Republican presidential primary season has seen Donald Trump and Nikki Haley as the main candidates, with the Michigan primary serving as a pivot point for the season. Donald Trump is the substantial favorite in Michigan, with polls showing him leading Haley 72% to 27% among GOP primary voters. However, the upcoming delegate…

Street Reach: Pine Rest’s Lifeline for Homeless Individuals

TL/DR - Pine Rest's Street Reach program in Grand Rapids, Michigan is helping individuals experiencing homelessness find income, housing, and stability. The outreach initiative begins by building trust through conversation and providing essentials, then helps gather documents to assist with housing and income arrangements, often providing initial…