Finances https://www.wcmu.org/tags/finances Finances en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:44 GMT Michigan’s health is poor. Can better transportation, food and schools fix it? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigans-health-is-poor-can-better-transportation-food-and-schools-fix-it A Michigan research group draws an exhaustive picture of the social determinants that affect Michigan’s health. Drawing from dozens of data sources, the 121-page report concludes that income is the highest predictor of health. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigans-health-is-poor-can-better-transportation-food-and-schools-fix-it Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan Short-staffed, untrained, many Michigan townships struggle to control finances https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-16/short-staffed-untrained-many-michigan-townships-struggle-to-control-finances Understaffed, untrained, and sometimes even married townships officials control taxpayer dollars in many northern Michigan communities. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:14:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-16/short-staffed-untrained-many-michigan-townships-struggle-to-control-finances Austin Rowlader More Mich. counties erase medical debt, but some experts say state should do more https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-30/more-mich-counties-erase-medical-debt-but-some-experts-say-state-should-do-more Wayne and Oakland counties recently announced they’re already wiped out about $36 million in medical debt for thousands of residents. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:42:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-30/more-mich-counties-erase-medical-debt-but-some-experts-say-state-should-do-more Sarah Cwiek Women in the workforce report shows slight progress, continued lags https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-19/women-in-the-workforce-report-shows-slight-progress-continued-lags A new report from the state shows Michigan’s unemployment rate among women bounced back to pre-pandemic levels last year. But it’s not all good news. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:35:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-19/women-in-the-workforce-report-shows-slight-progress-continued-lags Colin Jackson | MPRN Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-17/financial-disclosure-tool-sparked-by-voter-approved-amendment-goes-live A new website hosts newly-required financial reports for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:11:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-17/financial-disclosure-tool-sparked-by-voter-approved-amendment-goes-live Colin Jackson | MPRN The payday lending reform passes Michigan Senate https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-15/the-payday-lending-reform-passes-michigan-senate Supporters of an interest-rate cap say the current system can result in what are effectively triple-digit annual interest rates on payday loans. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:22:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-15/the-payday-lending-reform-passes-michigan-senate Colin Jackson | MPRN Lawmakers, business groups sue over income tax cut https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/lawmakers-business-groups-sue-over-income-tax-cut A new lawsuit filed in the Michigan Court of Claims is trying to make this year’s surplus-driven income tax cut permanent. At issue is the reading of a 2015 law lowering taxes when state revenue outpaces inflation by a certain amount. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:59:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-25/lawmakers-business-groups-sue-over-income-tax-cut Colin Jackson | MPRN State officials approve slew of financial incentives https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-14/state-officials-approve-slew-of-financial-incentives A projected billion-dollar development project in the UP got approval for financial incentives from the state Tuesday. So did an electric vehicle battery parts operation, water infrastructure, and a multi-use industrial site. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:05:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-14/state-officials-approve-slew-of-financial-incentives Colin Jackson Lawmaker calls for financial literacy graduation requirement https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-15/lawmaker-calls-for-financial-literacy-graduation-requirement A state lawmaker has proposed changing Michigan’s high school graduation requirements to include instruction in financial literacy. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:37:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-15/lawmaker-calls-for-financial-literacy-graduation-requirement