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A new report from a Michigan nonprofit says the state's households are still struggling financially. Michigan's unemployment rate is currently at 5%.…
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The Next IdeaWest Michigan is one of the most economically healthy regions in our state. It’s been cited as the fifth fastest-growing city in the…
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Michigan’s chief economist, Jay Wortley, is retiring after 36 years of state government service. During that time, the state has faced the triplicate…
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The Next IdeaJuly automotive sales were up only 0.7%, bringing back memories of when Detroit’s Big Three struggled to stay afloat not too long ago. Both…
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So often we hear people say, "Our immigration system is broken." But what exactly does that mean? In this State of Opportunity special, we hear answers to…
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Donald Trump had the opportunity to lay out his economic vision for America at the Detroit Economic Club on Monday. But his speech garnered criticism,…
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A top economist says Michigan’s economy is at its strongest point in seven years, but he expects growth to begin flattening out.Robert Dye is the chief…
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Gov. Rick Snyder says its “premature” to speculate on how Great Britain’s exit from the European Union might affect Michigan’s economy.Britain entered…
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When you think of Traverse City tourism, what comes to mind? Beautiful beaches? Wineries? Great food? Sand dunes?How about well-maintained forests? Though…
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In Michigan we get a regular glimpse of what people in the state are thinking about the economy, how well they’re doing financially, what they think of…