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Economy Michigan Republicans Are Looking to Cut Taxes—But Much More for Corporations Than for Working Families

Michigan just passed a bill to lower taxes—but it’s far more generous to corporations than individuals. Here’s what happens next. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 16, 2022 5:22 pm EST
Work The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced new guidance for schools Jan. 8 to keep students, staff and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing the in-person instruction that is crucial to learning and development.
Work COVID Relief Expires Sunday, Cutting Michigan Nurses’ Pay

The relief Gov. Whitmer gave families in 2020? Republicans are letting it expire.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 26, 2021 2:22 pm EST
Work Vet tech Madelyn Jones is thriving during the pandemic with a new job and outlook on life.
Work How a Michigan Vet Tech Forged a New Path in the Pandemic

Madelyn Jones had a 2020 like many Michiganders, needing unemployment and a new job. Here's how she's coming out of the pandemic even stronger than before.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer October 7, 2020 10:35 am EDT
Economy Experts say Joe Biden's economic plan will help more Americans
Economy Trump Pretends the Stock Market Is the Economy, Again. Experts Say Biden’s Plan Is Better for American Workers.

In Tuesday night's debate, President Trump continued to claim that the stock market would save the country. Meanwhile, economists say Biden and Democrats would be better for jobs.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy September 29, 2020 10:36 pm EDT
Economy By keeping taxes flat for 98% of Americans, Biden says his plan will help lift the working class (Shutterstock).
Economy Middle-Class Americans Should Be Earning More, According to Biden. He Says His Tax Plan Will Help.

According to one study, the American middle class should be earning $42,000 more per worker. That's a stark contrast to how tax breaks have helped the wealthiest Americans get even richer under Trump.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy September 25, 2020 12:34 pm EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
Work Preece and her son Hunter check out watermelons in the garden.
Work Lincoln Park Waitress Grows Food to Make up for Lost Income Due to Pandemic

Losing tips and gaining a new perspective, this Mitten State worker is getting closer to her food source.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer September 23, 2020 3:11 pm EDT
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Work Retired Mail Carrier: Changes at the Postal Service Could Be Devastating for Its 669,000 Employees

Vincent DiGaetano took pride in his 30-year career as a mail carrier. Now, he’s worried about the future of the USPS.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 24, 2020 2:05 pm EDT