Stories tagged: "economy"

Economy Nikki Schueller inserts her absentee voter ballot into a drop box in Troy, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Economy Suburban Michiganders Swing to Biden After Economic Crisis

A struggling economy has given Trump-supporting Michiganders "buyers remorse" in an area he desperately needs to win re-election.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 26, 2020 2:07 pm EDT
Environment Assembly worker Julaynne Trusel works on a Chevrolet Volt at the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck. (AP)
Environment In Michigan, Clean Energy Jobs Are the Future

Building electric vehicles and addressing how environmental issues are hurting Michigan families. Here’s why these jobs are more important than ever.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade October 16, 2020 2:11 pm EDT
Economy Immigrants provide an important economic engine in the United States, which bipartisan economy experts have repeatedly shown. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has made boosting immigration a cornerstone of his platform, in contrast to President Trump (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).
Economy Biden Plans to Increase Immigration Again. This Could Be the Economic Boost the US Needs.

The Trump administration has slashed immigration. Bipartisan experts—and Biden—say boosting immigration will stimulate the economy at a time when the United States needs it most.

Sarah Amy Harvard Sarah Amy Harvard October 1, 2020 5:41 pm EDT
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Economy Michigan Money: Staging Your Financial Comeback

Michiganders are bouncing back from a tumultuous 2020. Here are the tools and stories of inspiration you need to make your next economic move up.

The 'Gander Staff The 'Gander Staff October 1, 2020 10:41 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

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Detroit resident Emma Lockridge lives near 28 facilities that produce pollutants she, and others, have to breathe in. Environment Detroiters Are Fighting Back Against the Pervasive Pollution in Their Neighborhood
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Jobs Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listens to Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II at Headliners Barbershop in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jobs Sen. Kamala Harris Meets With Family of Entrepreneurs During Michigan Visit

The VP nominee spent time with business owners during her latest campaign tour, including four sisters who own a juice business in Michigan's second-largest county.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain September 22, 2020 5:56 pm EDT
Economy Michigan jobs are in demand including construction. (Shutterstock)
Economy Your Guide to Finding a Pandemic-Proof Job in Michigan

Nine job sectors are on the upswing in the Mitten State. Get your job applications ready.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer September 22, 2020 12:10 pm EDT