a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:816:"When foreign workers come into this country, there is always the concern that they will be taking away American jobs.&nbsp; But what about immigrants who can come here and create jobs?&nbsp; The Global Michigan initiative is a program through which Governor Rick Snyder is looking to bring highly skilled immigrants into Michigan to work and create businesses.&nbsp; How will a program like this work?&nbsp; What potential benefits exist for spurring employment and providing an environment that encourages the best and the brightest of our state's residents to stay in Michigan?&nbsp; Read all about it at:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/22/imported-workers-wanted-in-jobs-poor-michigan/">www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/22/imported-workers-wanted-in-jobs-poor-michigan/</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";N;}}}