economy

Local officials will be watching closely as Congress expects to vote to raise the debt ceiling this week. President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finalized details of a measure Sunday night that, if passed, will raise the debt ceiling and avoid default. If the federal government defaults, it could impact Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

If you’re walking around town in Washtenaw County over the next three months, you might see a few more football players than you’re used to. And this could be a boost to the local economy. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

Inflation is continuing to cool, but at six percent, is still well above the fed’s target of two percent. That’s according to the latest numbers from the Consumer Price Index. But how is the economy behaving locally? WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Michigan lawmakers return today under complete Democratic control for the first time in nearly 40 years. The transition means a lot of changes in legislative staffing. Colin Jackson reports.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a multi-million-dollar education spending bill Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A trio of economic development projects are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state incentives. Colin Jackson has more.

A state fund meant to attract large-scale economic investment is set to receive a boost. That's after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a billion-dollar spending bill into law Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee resigned Wednesday over a proposed billion-dollar spending plan. Colin Jackson has more.

Local business leaders are hoping to see pre-COVID revenues from this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at the projected numbers.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed multiple bills Tuesday adopted with Republican and Democratic support. That’s before today, when she plans the fight over abortion rights in Michigan will resume. We have more from Rick Pluta.