The pace of fraud has slowed, officials were told on Thursday. However, it remains unclear to what extent the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has fixed its problems or identified which cases amounted to crimes.
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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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High Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for business, allows in healthcare
The U.S. Supreme Court said the Biden order overreached in covering every large business, regardless of risk. Healthcare workers are a different matter, the court decided.
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Michigan awaits ‘new era’ of economic development as $1B fund takes shape
Soon, the applications will be ready, and businesses or property owners can start to apply for the money. State leaders say it’s a way to lure ‘transformational projects’ to the state.
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Fearing more losses, Michigan restaurants hit pause as COVID strikes staff
As the virus races through Michigan, the state’s restaurants are struggling — yet again. This time, survival may be at stake.
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Much of Michigan is rural. What will it take for small towns to thrive?
The areas are struggling economically because of population losses and other issues. State officials hope a new office of rural development will stem the decline.
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Michigan businesses fear crippling staff shortages as omicron spreads
Some businesses are operating with as many as one-fifth fewer workers as the state battles a wave of the omicron variant, due to staff illness or quarantine after exposure.
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Michigan OKs electricity rate cut to attract automotive battery factories
The fast-tracked plan is part of a broader effort to boost the state’s chances of attracting about $64.8 billion in new advanced manufacturing investments. Among them: A GM battery plant near Lansing.
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Dingell: Michigan's EV stake hurt if Manchin won’t support $2T Biden bill
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin vows to vote against the Build Back Better bill, but Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell says that will hurt the state and its efforts to lead EV transformation — and attract jobs.
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Why electricity rates may be next fight in Michigan’s bid for auto jobs
Power companies say they need to cut rates for advanced manufacturing so that Michigan stays competitive. There’s some skepticism that other customers won’t have to pay for it.
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‘This is it’: Michigan nears giant tax incentive to lure GM, manufacturers
Bridge talks incentives with state Sen. Ken Horn, a key player in Michigan’s tax incentive debate. He says it’s his job to ‘rob other states of workers.’