Michigan Economy

Both sides have now negotiated for 17 rounds since January in an attempt to reach a new deal.

More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.

Michigan's unemployment rules changed this week, tightening reporting requirements for people receiving state assistance.

Attendees told Benson that one of their biggest concerns going into the midterm elections is affordability. According to data from the 2020 census, the city of Saginaw's poverty rate sits at about 34%.

After spring storms caused closures throughout the M-119 state highway, businesses are experiencing some inactivity.

Gotion is suing Green Charter Township alleging the board violated a contract and their rights as a company.

The U of M Surveys of Consumers' May 2026 index of consumer sentiment dipped to a record low in its third consecutive month of decline.

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The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.

For Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, the bills are part of his party's plan to shrink Michigan's budget and trim excess spending from state programs.