Lauren Gibbons

Michigan

Michigan State Government Reporter at Bridge Michigan

MI state government reporter @bridgemichigan. press corps punk. live music enthusiast, irish dancer, history buff, dog person. we gotta stay positive.

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Articles

Trump administration shutters Job Corps: What it means for Michigan

3 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Lauren Gibbons

Trump administration pauses Job Corps programs from low-income youth in Detroit, Flint and Grand Rapids Federal officials cited low graduation rates, high costs and safety issues Democratic lawmakers criticized the abrupt move and are organizing support while urging reversal A federal program that offered housing and job training to young adults in three Michigan cities was halted late last week by the Trump administration, prompting outcry from local lawmakers and fundraising efforts for...
150 ESG ETFs Renamed in Response to New ESMA Naming Rules

3 weeks ago | etf.com | Lauren Gibbons

A vast number of ESG ETFs and others removed sustainability-related terms from their names ahead of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fund naming guidelines deadline on May 21. A report by independent financial advocacy group Finanzwende, alongside Urgewald and Facing Finance stressed that the simple renaming of funds is evidence of fund promoters “evading responsibility through semantic tricks.”The report analyzed 827 ETFs from a total of 15,222 funds.
Michigan road funding at risk if Trump orders not followed

3 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Lauren Gibbons |Lauren Abdel-Razzaq

President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold transportation funding allocated for Michigan and other states if they fail to assist with immigration deportation efforts or comply with orders to disband diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Experts say widespread infrastructure cuts in Michigan are unlikely.
Janus Henderson Adds New Active Short Duration ETF in Europe

3 weeks ago | etf.com | Lauren Gibbons

Janus Henderson has extended its active fixed-income suite with the launch of a short duration ETF in Europe. The Janus Henderson Tabula Euro Short Duration Income UCITS ETF (JHES) is listed on Deutsche Borse with a total expense ratio of 0.25%.
Trump admin to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding

4 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Lauren Gibbons

Trump administration sets new course on transportation funding, orders states to comply with immigration, DEI policies Michigan gets more than $2 billion in road funding from the federal government each year, though it’s unclear whether funds are at risk Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing to try to block the potential cuts, arguing Trump is ‘prioritizing political posturing’ President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to withhold transportation funding allocated for Michigan and...
Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding

4 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Lauren Gibbons

Trump administration sets new course on transportation funding, orders states to comply with immigration, DEI policies Michigan gets more than $2 billion in road funding from the federal government each year, though it’s unclear whether funds are at risk Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing to try to block the potential cuts, arguing Trump is ‘prioritizing political posturing’ President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to withhold transportation funding allocated for Michigan and...
JPMorgan Launches New Active Bond ETF in Europe

4 weeks ago | etf.com | Lauren Gibbons

JPMorgan Asset Management has extended its active fixed-income suite with the launch of a global investment grade corporate bond ETF. The JPM Global IG Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETF (JIGG) debuts on the London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Borse, Borsa Italiana and SIX Swiss Exchange with a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%. JIGG Captures Global BondsActively managed, JIGG captures investment-grade corporate bonds across global markets.
VanEck Launches Europe’s First & Only Quantum Computing ETF

1 month ago | etf.com | Lauren Gibbons

VanEck has launched Europe’s first quantum computing ETF targeting companies involved in the development or application of the technology. The VanEck Quantum Computing UCITS ETF (QNTM) is listed on Deutsche Borse and the London Stock Exchange with a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%.
From taxes to Medicaid, what Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ would mean for Michigan

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Lauren Gibbons

Trump administration touts legislation extending sweeping tax cuts, adding additional breaks for tips, overtime and more House-passed plan would also set stricter limits on food assistance and Medicaid, do away with Biden-era clean energy credits As written, bill could increase state obligations for healthcare and food assistance, though changes likely in the Senate In one fell swoop, the Republican-led US House of Representatives this week voted to extend tax cuts, create other tax breaks,...
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Adds to IBIT Position

1 month ago | etf.com | Lauren Gibbons

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has expanded its position in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) in the latest example of institutions increasingly turning to non-traditional exposures wrapped in an ETF. According to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mubadala has $408.5 million currently invested in the $67.9 billion Bitcoin ETF, which is a 6% increase from the previous quarter.