After two years of drought-like conditions in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, ski resorts are starting to see things turn around.
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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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Michigan farms must provide milk samples on request to test for bird flu virus
The US Department of Agriculture has ordered dairy farms, milk transporters and processors to submit raw milk samples on request to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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GM sells stake in Michigan EV battery factory subsidized by state
The Ultium Cells factory near Lansing received nearly $200 million in public subsidies. Partner LG Energy Solutions has until 2030 to meet hiring goals.
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Michigan’s surplus sale: deals on pans, thermometers, more in time for holidays
Michigan’s surplus sale is Friday: Inventory isn’t just excess office furniture. Shoppers also will find unused toys, cast-iron pans and forehead thermometers left over from the pandemic.
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More cruise ships coming to Great Lakes as industry sets sights on growth
Bankruptcies took two ships out of the Great Lakes this year, but the cruise industry will make more port stops on more voyages starting in spring.
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Michigan economy in ‘soft patch,’ facing uncertainty under Trump, reports say
A pair of new reports on the state’s economy show stagnation. But in Michigan, avoiding further declines can be a win.
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GM layoffs in Michigan an 'unmistakable sign the auto industry is slowing'
Most of the 1,000 jobs were cut from the GM Tech Center in Warren. It’s the second layoff round there in months.
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Election puts support for a Flint-area megasite on shakier ground
New local, state and federal officials raise questions about funding for potential $55B deal.
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Democrats have a few weeks to finish economic policies. Businesses are wary
Several proposals have not crossed the finish line in this session, including a $6 billion plan that could fund large-scale incentives for 10 years.
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In Marquette, growth plans at Northern expected to benefit the city
Northern Michigan University’s new president plans to strengthen economic ties between the school and Marquette.