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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

In recent years, voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska overwhelmingly backed higher state minimum wages and guaranteed paid sick leave at the polls. In both Missouri and Nebraska, conservative lawmakers have led the charge to roll back ballot measures. In Michigan, Democrats have joined the effort.

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

You can take care of local parks, conservation areas, community gardens, and more. Seoyoun Kim is an associate adjunct of sociology at the University of Michigan. Try joining an organization or association in your community, taking part in neighborhood cleanups, or volunteering at your local senior center, animal shelter, or museum.

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Conservative pranksters face $5 million proposed fine over robocalls

The Verge

On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed an over $5 million fine against conspiracy theorists and conservative activists John Burkman and Jacob Wohl for making hundreds of robocalls spreading 2020 election misinformation. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Michigan Central , an old train station converted into a 30-acre innovation campus in Detroit, opened its doors last July. A walkable, 30-acre district in the Corktown neighborhood, Michigan Central repurposed decades-old buildings from the citys heyday to contribute to its current renaissance. Ford Motor Co.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation. Alaska Conservation Foundation. The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation. The Green Climate Fund.

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Synthetaic raises $3.5M to train AI with synthetic data

TechCrunch

In fact, he told me that his time with National Geographic made him aware of the need for more data sets in conservation. Founder and CEO Corey Jaskolski’s experience includes work with both National Geographic (where he was recently named Explorer of the Year ) and a 3D media startup. Sound like an odd match?

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

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If your nonprofit serves other areas, check out the other funder lists I recently wrote, including ones on Education , Arts & Culture , and Environment & Conservation. Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. National Park Trust.

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