Michigan’s minimum wage is set to spike to $12 in February. Some business groups want Republicans to rein in the increase before they lose control of Lansing.
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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 businesses brace again for possible U.S. rail strike
After a narrow vote, rail workers did not approve a proposed contract. Now — if there’s no agreement or Congress fails to intervene — a strike could begin in early December, at the height of the holiday season.
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As Democrats take charge in Lansing, some business leaders sweat their agenda
As Michigan prepares for a single-party majority, some worry the state’s competitiveness could take a hit if Democrats enact a pro-labor agenda.
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Michigan unemployment office to spend $78M to replace ‘antiquated’ system
A computer system that falsely flagged unemployment recipients for fraud is finally getting replaced.
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Michigan Democrats target Right-to-Work: ‘Golden opportunity’ or ‘nuclear war’?
The controversial law was passed 10 years ago. Union membership has fallen and Democrats are champing at the bit to get repeal the measure once they take control of Lansing.
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Michigan braces for higher interest rates after latest Fed hike
The real estate slowdown is expected to continue through the end of the year. Higher borrowing costs could drive down prices. See what the hike will mean for jobs and wages.
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Amazon cost-cutting hits Detroit. New facility hiring delayed until 2023.
It’s the latest Michigan site where the retail juggernaut hit ‘pause.’ The 3.8-million-square-foot center on the former Michigan State Fairgrounds was supposed to open in July with 1,200 jobs for Detroiters. About 100 people work there now.
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Inflation hits pizza: customers picking up dinner to save the delivery fees
Consumers will want to save carryout fees due to high inflation, the Michigan-based Domino’s Pizza says. Michigan restaurants already are seeing the changes.
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Cozy bedding and an online shift lifts Michigan's oldest woolen mill
The pandemic made people appreciate the comforts of home. For the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill, a 128-year-old business that still uses bathtubs to soak bales of wool, that meant an urgent shift in how it’s always done business.
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Frankenmuth kept to its chickens during pandemic. Now, it’s thriving.
‘Little Bavaria’ draws 3 million visitors a year, fueling a robust rebound from pandemic restrictions. Its iconic restaurants and shops suffered financial disruptions similar to other towns. But leaders set aside politics and focused on winning back tourists.