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Month: April 2023

Florida LGBTQ, immigrant rights groups issue ‘travel advisory’ warnings about risks of traveling or relocating to state

Florida LGBTQ, immigrant rights groups issue ‘travel advisory’ warnings about risks of traveling or relocating to state

Equality Florida, the statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, issued a “travel advisory” Wednesday, warning about “risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom” of anyone considering traveling or relocating to Florida.

Legislators OK $410 million for Ford, Our Next Energy plants; Gotion project still waits

Legislators OK $410 million for Ford, Our Next Energy plants; Gotion project still waits

LANSING — Michigan will give companies $410 million to open two electric vehicle battery plants following approval of transfers by a legislative panel on Wednesday.

The Democratic-led Senate Appropriations Committee authorized the subsidies for Ford Motor Co. ($210 million) and Novi-based Our Next Energy Inc. ($200 million) on 15-4 votes.

They did not vote on a $175 million package for Gotion Inc., a Chinese company with a U.S. headquarters in Silicon Valley, and The Right Place, a Grand Rapids-based economic development organization supporting the Gotion project.

Ford’s factory will be in Marshall, Mich., ONE’s in Wayne County’s Van Buren Township.

The Michigan Strategic Fund board previously approved the aid, part of broader incentives packages for the multibillion-dollar plants, but final legislative authorization was needed to transfer money within the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund. The House budget panel gave its blessing, including for the Gotion aid, in March. read more