State, Detroit declare Thursday 'Honolulu Blue Day' for NFL Draft: Football festival kicks off at noon Thursday, runs through Saturday.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/19/state-detroit-declare-thursday-honolulu-blue-day-for-nfl-draft/73380862007/
To run for president in 2028, Gretchen Whitmer must deliver Michigan in 2024 | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/10/whitmer-2024-election-trump-biden-democratic-candidate/73243170007/
Mental health advocates push for less stigma, more help in Michigan: Henry Ford Health is opening a new Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield later this ...
freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2024/04/06/mental-health-help-michigan-advocates/73188545007/
Watch live: Bill Ford talks about autos and more at the Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club
freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/04/17/watch-live-bill-ford-talks-about-autos-more-at-the-breakfast-club/73331557007/
Blue Cross Blue Shield must face Ford Motor antitrust claims, US judge rules: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and its Michigan affiliate must face a lawsuit ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/blue-cross-blue-shield-must-face-ford-motor-antitrust-claims-us-judge-rules-2024-04-01/
Bill Ford to headline the next Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club: The sold-out event will be held in Birmingham before an audience of corporate ...
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2024/03/24/detroit-free-press-breakfast-club-bill-ford/73054925007/
Insider: Michigan considered a 'tossup' in 2024 presidential race: The nonpartisan Cook Political Report last week shifted Michigan's presidential election from ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/23/insider-michigan-considered-a-tossup-in-2024-presidential-race/71985088007/
Quick Glance: Michigan Politicians Exploit 'Social Welfare' Funds
- Few safeguards in Michigan politics enable theft due to weak laws.
- Michigan politicians can easily establish 'social welfare' organizations.
- The organizations serve as legal slush funds for politicians with little oversight, promoting theft and fraud.
- Criminal charges were filed against a former top aide to Michigan's ex-House Speaker, alleging misconduct.
It’s been a milestone of a year as we reached our 150th anniversary, published bombshell stories and covered tumultuous moments that leave a bittersweet taste ... Show more bit.ly/3H0K3V5
Two Renaissance Center towers sold to real estate firm: After the purchase, the new owner and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced the insurer signed a ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/12/28/two-renaissance-center-towers-sold-to-real-estate-firm/72050500007/
After Wolverines and Lions wins, BCBSM and Empire State buildings light up in blue
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/01/09/empire-state-building-michigan-win/72163066007/
Quick Glance: Paul Finebaum Apologizes to Jim Harbaugh
- Finebaum publicly apologizes to Harbaugh for previous criticism.
- He acknowledges that Harbaugh has silenced all doubters.
- Finebaum admits he was wrong and now supports Harbaugh.
- Michigan wins national championship for the first time since 1997.
We already know how to get along. We just stopped trying. | Opinion: Remember how Tip O'Neill and Gerald Ford used to play golf? Don't you wish our politicians ...
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/12/24/us-divisive-politics-polarization-christmas/71975030007/
2023's top 23 Michigan stories: Tumultuous year leaves bittersweet taste: Here's a look back at 23 of 2023's most significant moments in Michigan.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/29/2023s-top-23-michigan-stories-dramatic-year-leaves-bittersweet-taste/72031402007/
Blue Cross workers ratify contract to end strike: UAW members voted in favor of the new contract that runs until May 2027, according to a news release from Blue ...
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UAW, Blue Cross leaders reach tentative 'verbal agreement' that could end 77-day strike
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/11/28/united-auto-workers-blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-strike-tentative-verbal-contract-agreement/71735397007/
Is strike pay taxable? What it will mean for UAW strikers and others at tax time.
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2023/10/26/uaw-strike-pay-is-taxable-how-those-on-strike-could-feel-pain-at-tax-time/71298951007/
1,100 UAW members at Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan strike: About 1,100 UAW workers employed statewide at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan walked out at 12:01 ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/13/uaw-members-strike-blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-detroit-automakers-gm-ford-stellantis/70841079007/
Quick Glance: 1,100 UAW Members Strike at Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan
- Approximately 1,100 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees, represented by the United Auto Workers, went on strike on Wednesday after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract for unionized employees across the state.
- The striking Blue Cross employees include those working in call center jobs and claims processing.
- The UAW strike at Blue Cross occurred two days before the auto workers union could potentially go on strike against the Detroit Three automakers.
- In a statement, Blue Cross stated that the strike would result in "longer wait times" for customer service over the phone.
Longtime Blue Cross CEO Daniel Loepp announces retirement date: Revenues for Michigan's largest health insurance company have doubled during Loepp's tenure as ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/14/blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-ceo-daniel-loepp-announces-retirement-date/70856208007/
Neal Rubin: 1 street and 2 strikes, but you've probably only heard about the 2nd one
freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2023/10/22/blue-cross-casino-strikes-detroit-lafayette-boulevard/71244498007/
Detroit casino workers go on strike as unions seek better wages, benefits: The strike is the first at the three Detroit casinos since they opened in 1999 and ...
freep.com/story/money/business/2023/10/17/detroit-casino-worker-strike/71213296007/
Quick Glance: Thousands of Detroit Casino Workers Threaten Strike on Tuesday
- About 3,700 Detroit casino workers will strike at 12 pm on Tuesday if no contract is reached, according to the Detroit Casino Council (DCC).
- A strike will impact operations at MGM Grand Detroit operated by MGM Resorts International (MGM.N), MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown operated by Penn Entertainment (PENN.O).
- On September 29, 99% of voting workers from all unionized groups in the three Detroit casinos authorized the DCC negotiating committee to call a strike.
- In 2020, the DCC agreed to a three-year contract extension with 3% annual raises as casinos struggled during the pandemic, but inflation in Detroit has risen 20% since then, according to a statement from the DCC on Monday.
Hundreds of workers on strike rally in downtown Detroit: The march and rally marked an extraordinary time in metro Detroit with thousands of autoworkers ...
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2023/10/19/workers-on-strike-rally-hart-plaza/71238158007/
Meijer partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plan: Michigan-based Meijer grocer is entering the healthcare field partnering with Blue Cross ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/01/meijer-blue-cross-blue-shield-medicare-advantage-plan/71006259007/
I'm a UAW worker striking at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Don't forget our families. | Letters
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2023/10/08/uaw-strike-chrysler-ford-stellantis-blue-cross-blue-shield-pit-bull-breed-ban-grosse-pointe/71055729007/
Insurers warn of higher auto premiums under proposed no-fault payment rules: Patient advocates are calling proposed no-fault legislation a 'narrow fix ...
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2023/10/03/insurers-warn-higher-auto-premiums-no-fault-bill/71034761007/
Blue Cross CEO Dan Loepp to retire at end of 2024: Daniel Loepp has been CEO of Michigan's largest health insurer since 2006.
freep.com/story/money/business/2023/09/14/michigan-blue-cross-ceo-dan-loepp-retire/70854981007/
MDHHS caseworkers picket over staffing issues, backlogged cases: Caseworkers say that vulnerable Michiganders are being left behind as the agency prioritizes ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/27/mdhhs-picket-detroit-protest-staffing-michigan/70981953007/
Ford Motor Co's health insurance antitrust suit filed too late, Blue Cross argues
reuters.com/legal/litigation/ford-motor-cos-health-insurance-antitrust-suit-filed-too-late-blue-cross-argues-2023-08-25/
MDOT is spending $400m to solve problems caused by I-375. It won't work. | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/08/15/mdot-375-replacement-detroit-transit/70546333007/
Michigan insurers seek higher premiums amid soaring demand for weight-loss drugs: The popularity of new diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy ...
freep.com/story/money/business/2023/07/10/michigan-insurers-raise-premiums-ozempic-wegovy/70398045007/
Ford Motor Co sues Blue Cross Blue Shield in antitrust case over ‘astronomical’ profit
reuters.com/legal/ford-motor-co-sues-blue-cross-blue-shield-antitrust-case-over-astronomical-2023-06-01/
Blue Cross, DTE, unions among top donors to Whitmer's inauguration: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's inauguration drew $2 million in contributions from donors ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/03/17/whitmer-inauguration-donors-dte-consumers-blue-cross-ilitch-labor-unions-realtors-cvs-mea-dow-boji/70022113007/
Michigan Blue Cross CEO Daniel Loepp earned $17M in cash in 2022: The Blues disclosed the compensation package Wednesday for Loepp, who has yet to equal his ...
freep.com/story/money/business/2023/03/01/michigan-blue-cross-ceo-daniel-loepp-earnings-2022/69958779007/
Livengood: Whitmer wants Michigan to subsidize making lower-cost insulin: The idea has been floating around Lansing for the past year after efforts to pass a law ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/07/livengood-governor-gretchen-whitmer-wants-state-to-subsidize-low-cost-insulin-production/69878179007/
What It Was Like To Ride The Blue Wave On Election Day: A journey across Michigan, from the places that shunned Gretchen Whitmer and the Democrats to the ones ...
huffpost.com/entry/how-gretchen-whitmer-won-michigan_n_636e5e11e4b09d758bd6bbca
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to offer new option to reimburse travel for abortions
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/30/blue-cross-blue-shield-travel-benefit-abortions/7779047001/
FTC, Dana Nessel devoted months to Beaumont and Spectrum megamerger: The FTC did a monthslong investigation of the Beaumont-Spectrum health systems merger and ...
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/05/26/ftc-dana-nessel-beaumont-spectrum-megamerger/9826501002/
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