Thousands of farms and hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland have been lost to development and other economic pressures in recent years. Michigan does less than most to stem the tide.
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Covering the intersection of business and policy, and informing Michigan employers and workers on the long road back from coronavirus. Our Michigan Economic Dashboard shows key metrics that show how the state is performing.
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How Michigan helped launch one of the nation’s first passenger airline services
Commercial passenger aviation in the United States traces key roots to the Detroit area, where aeronautical engineer William B. Stout designed the Stout 3-AT, one of the first all-metal passenger airplanes.
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West Michigan faces job losses and uncertainty, as economy takes toll
Artificial intelligence is leading to job losses. Despite headwinds, business leaders hope to lean into AI and expand tech.
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Report: Michigan-Canada bridge delay could cost up to $7M per week
Delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge would cost Canadian and US taxpayers, while indirectly affecting the auto industry, according to an analysis that follows President Trump’s threat to block the crossing.
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Mundy Township megasite won’t house data center; demolitions continue
Months after Sandisk withdrew plans for a semiconductor plant near Flint Bishop Airport, demolitions continue to assemble the megasite — even without a clear occupant.
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Michigan program helps farms continue by connecting buyers with sellers
American farmers are getting older and looking to retire, but fewer young people want into the business. The MiFarmLink program helps make connections to preserve agricultural land and operations.
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Dana Nessel becomes debt collector as Michigan seeks $24M from Gotion
The attorney general is getting involved as the state’s feud with the failed battery plant plan takes another turn.
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Gotion: Green Township owes us ‘significant monetary damages’ for failed deal
The electric battery company is blaming the Mecosta County community for the collapse of a once-ballyhooed project, filing court papers indicating it may seek ‘significant monetary damages.
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Whitmer: Michigan ready to ramp up focus on auto industry success
Michigan’s governor takes aim at tariffs and Chinese competition while preparing the state to survive rapid industry transition.
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Michigan’s Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know’ if presidential run will come in 2028
The former transportation secretary visited the Detroit Auto Show, also weighing in on EVs, automated vehicles and tariffs.