Michigan announces new funding for talent retention programs at Mackinac Policy Conference

At the Mackinac Policy Conference, Michigan announced $769,000 in new funding for the MI Home talent retention and attraction program, with funds supporting five community-specific initiatives. Detroit received $210,000 to launch the Detroit Tech Fellowship Program, aimed at retaining recent graduates and bolstering Detroit's status in AI, biotechnology, and clean energy. Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington highlighted successful recruitment efforts within law enforcement, emphasizing a focus on engaging young people.