Courtesy Rep. Jim Haadsma In his first legislative update to Community Matters since the Michigan House of Representatives left for the holiday break, 44th District Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) returns to discuss: The balance of power in the House after two...
Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) testifies to the House Committee on Financial Services in 2021. Courtesy HouseDems.com In his regular update to Community Matters listeners, Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) echoed other community leaders, saying he expects...
Two-episode special Ford Motor Company's plans for the Megasite in Marshall Township, Michigan back in February, 2023 were clear: Ford will build a lithium ion phosphate battery plant on the site and bring 2500 new jobs to the area.The site has been readying for...
Glenn Kowalske, with the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite talks with Richard Piet of Community Matters. Livemic Communications photo Glenn Kowalske, spokesperson for the organization opposing construction of the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant in...
BCU's Joe Sobieralski, second from left, among Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's business development delegation in Japan in September 2023. Courtesy BCU. Fresh back from Governor Gretchen Whitmer's business development mission to Japan, Battle Creek Unlimited's...
Attorney Richard Lindsey (left) is a member of the Ford/MAEDA legal team. Attorney Robby Dube (right) represents the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite. Livemic photo Ford Motor Company's plans for a lithium iron phosphate battery production facility in Marshall,...
Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport). Courtesy Michigan House Republicans. First Aired September 2, 2023In her last Community Matters check-in before the fall 2023 legislative session in Lansing, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan's 45th District...
Attorney Robby Dube listens during a Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite virtual press conference on August 9, 2023. Courtesy CFMNTM First Aired August 19, 2023Community Matters continues its coverage of the Marshall, Michigan-planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park...
Harper Creek Community Schools Superintendent Rob Ridgeway pictured August 16, 2023 with the district staff at their welcome back event. Courtesy HCCS First Aired August 19, 2023Just ahead of a big welcome-back event for Harper Creek Community Schools staff on August...
Courtesy MAEDA First Aired August 12, 2023Ford Motor Company's intent to build a new battery plant in Marshall, Michigan presents an interesting opportunity: The chance to build a new manufacturing facility from the ground up.On this episode...