economy

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate in July was 5.3%, which was unchanged from June. Rick Pluta explains why.

Torc Robotics’ new $5.6 million facility in Ann Arbor Township plans to drive the future of freight with autonomous, or self-driving, trucks. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan House Democrats are rallying against Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers' pro-Trump tariff stance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A reversal in a federal funding initiative could end an effort to preserve another 4,000 acres of land in southeast Michigan. $24.6 million had been granted to the Legacy Land Conservancy and its partners for preservation of farmland, forests, wetland and waterways in our region, including Washtenaw County. But the Trump Administration has rescinded that grant. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak weigh the real and potential impacts with Legacy Land Conservancy executive director, Diana Kern.

The City of Ypsilanti is working with several community stakeholders to install fiber optic cables throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Some Detroit-based small business owners say President Donald Trump’s frequently changing tariff strategy is backing them into a corner. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has named Ann Arbor SPARK as one of the first-ever recipients of the Michigan Innovation Fund. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan’s unemployment rate dipped in June for the second month in a row to 5.3%. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Thousands of Michiganders could soon get a letter in the mail saying their medical debt has been erased. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair kicks off today and is expected to provide an $80 million dollar boost to the local economy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.