Jobs

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate dropped slightly from July to August to 5.2%. It’s not so much that more people are finding jobs, but more people are exiting the workforce. Rick Pluta reports

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the budget standoff at the state Capitol is adding to the economic uncertainty created by federal tariffs. She delivered a short address urging the Legislature to get a state budget adopted before the end of the month. Rick Pluta reports.

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.