MI jobless rate stable at 5.3%
Michigan’s official monthly unemployment rate in July remained at 5.3%, which was unchanged from June.The number of unemployed people in...
Small business owners ask Trump for tariff relief
Business leaders say President Trump’s tariffs on various countries and products are creating a high level of uncertainty for companies.That...
MichMash: Michigan loses deal for major semiconductor plant; new proposal aims to expand bottle bill
Michigan lost a deal for a massive semiconductor plant this week that was projected to bring about 10,000 jobs to...
The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses
Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...
US Rep. Haley Stevens tries to boost American mineral production efforts
The industry for materials key to American manufacturing could receive extra government support under proposed legislation from a Michigan congresswoman.The bill, called...
The Metro: Slotkin’s ‘economic war plan’ to revive America’s shrinking middle class
Last week, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin gave a speech at a progressive think tank where she gave a stern warning...
The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement
The United Auto Workers union announced last month it would be endorsing Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the Detroit mayoral...
MichMash Live: A Michigan politics rewind
It has been an eventful year in Michigan politics with the Michigan Legislature dynamically evolving. This week on WDET's MichMash, Gongwer News...
MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley talks insurance crisis; House passes K-12 budget
As the July 1 deadline approaches, Michigan House Republicans have unveiled and passed a budget for K-12 schools. In this...
The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry
John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog...
Garlin Gilchrist announces new incentive programs for talent retention at Mackinac Policy Conference
At the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island last week, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced new incentive programs aimed...
US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says concerns over tariffs ‘overblown’
New U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying the effect of tariffs on the auto industry.The former Congressman and...