https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-unemployment-insurance-agency Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:36:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/michigans-unemployment-insurance-agency-wins-federal-equity-grant Michigan is receiving millions in federal grant money to address disparities in gaining jobless benefits. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:36:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/michigans-unemployment-insurance-agency-wins-federal-equity-grant Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-08/michigan-officials-applaud-federal-pandemic-unemployment-assistance-waiver-decision Michiganders who wrongfully received pandemic unemployment assistance from the state might not have to pay that money back. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:35:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-08/michigan-officials-applaud-federal-pandemic-unemployment-assistance-waiver-decision Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-09/michigan-unemployment-agency-chief-grilled-by-lawmakers The acting director of Michigan’s unemployment agency told a House committee the system was overwhelmed by a surge in claims as COVID-19 idled workers, as well as short-staffing, and an antiquated computer system. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:36:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-09/michigan-unemployment-agency-chief-grilled-by-lawmakers