Jobs

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

Michigan’s governor is blaming “massive economic uncertainty at the national level” for a company backing out of a major development project near Flint. Colin Jackson has more.

New federal tax breaks, loans and programs could support the production of key manufacturing materials under a bill from a Michigan congresswoman. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan monthly jobs report released Wednesday shows the state’s unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point. Rick Pluta tells us this drops the state’s jobless rate to 5.4%.

The three major national union training programs that come to Washtenaw County every year are pumping $23 million into the annual economy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Ann Arbor SPARK has published its 2024 annual report, revealing that $9.5 million was spent on start-up investments aimed at boosting the local economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for Republicans and Democrats in Lansing to work together to lure a massive microchip factory to Michigan before the end of next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan’s unemployment rate edged up in February by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.4%. The jobs report was released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Rick Pluta reports.