rural development

Moving Michigan's rural areas forward economically, the growing scrutiny of the FBI's use of informants, and motivation for the masses.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is creating a state Office of Rural Development that she says will focus on finding ways to improve economic prospects in less-populated areas of Michigan.

Today on Stateside, how the B117 variant tested Michigan’s pandemic success story, with disastrous results. Plus, how a new plan for infrastructure might…

In 2010, there were 247 Dollar General stores in Michigan. Now there are more than 500. And many of the new stores are located in rural areas and small…

Agencies across the country are waiting and wondering if their programs will be on the federal government's chopping block this year. They're hoping a…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has $25 million in loan guarantees available for qualifying small businesses in Michigan.The loans can go towards…

It seems like agriculture in Michigan just can't catch a break. First the drought, now a growing labor shortage.The industry is desperately seeking highly…

Gov. Snyder signed legislation aimed at improving Internet access in Michigan's rural areas.According to Snyder's office, the new law will allow easier…