Michigan has the most counties in the nation with a median age of 50 or older, according to U.S. Census figures released Thursday. The implications for the economy are dire.
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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 incomes roar back. But the news isn’t good in Trump Country.
New Census data show Michigan incomes are rising, but falling in counties that flipped from Obama to Trump. Bill Schuette and Gretchen Whitmer say the recovery isn’t coming fast enough.
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As Trump pushes tariffs, Michigan farmers and businesses ‘getting clobbered’
From Michigan farmers to metal scrap recyclers to auto parts makers, trade wars on several fronts are taking a toll in a state uniquely reliant on foreign trade.
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A trade war’s brewing, Michigan. Here are five things to know
A flood of tariffs has thrust the United States into trade tussles with Canada, China and Mexico. Three top Michigan economists offer their takes.
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Will ending union wages on Michigan public projects save money, or just lower pay?
Bridge grilled two researchers on opposite sides of the prevailing wage debate on how its repeal will impact Michigan’s economy and skilled workers
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What urban revival? In Michigan, residents still flock to suburbs
Heard about how Millennials are going to save cities? More are moving to the suburbs, which fuel population growth throughout Michigan.
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Ballot efforts to raise minimum wage, add paid sick leave beat state deadline
Backers of the measures submitted statewide signatures gathered and now must wait to see if their signatures are approved to appear on the November ballot
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Extra! Extra! costs: Michigan newspapers pinched by newsprint tariffs
A steep import tax on Canadian newsprint could trigger fresh staff cuts, page cuts or worse at Michigan’s community newspapers, publishers warn.
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Property values roar back in Michigan, but many communities left behind
Tight tax laws put a crimp on Michigan municipalities even as property values finally climb.
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Check out property values in your Michigan community (map)
Use this map and database to explore changes in market values in communities throughout Michigan from 2014-2017.