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Legislation to include community infrastructure plans in Michigan's big-business incentives program received a hearing in a state House committee on Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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That’s the impact of Washtenaw County’s nonprofit arts + cultural organizations, according to the recently released national study from Americans for the Arts. Sarah Miller, president of Destination Ann Arbor, meets up with Deb Polich, host of WEMU’s "creative:impact". They discuss the findings and the ripple effect on our local economy, jobs, merchants, taxes and quality of life.
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There’s a new Michigan marketing campaign aimed at bringing more workers into the state and reversing decades of sluggish growth. Colin Jackson has more.
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A state Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on a proposal to create a government panel that would help Michigan navigate the path to the new green economy. Rick Pluta reports.
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Jobs numbers released Thursday show Michigan’s unemployment rate edged up ever-so-slightly in August to three-point-seven percent. Rick Pluta reports.
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The state is approving a $10 million loan to help create a new Workforce Housing Loan Fund. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ann Arbor Art Fair kicks off this morning. It’s an event that has been a huge economic boost to the city since it was launched in 1960. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Unemployment rates are dropping in many areas of Michigan. Washtenaw County has its lowest April unemployment rate in over a decade and one of the lowest in the state. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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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.
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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.