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Economy Gov. Whitmer and State Leaders Introduce Bill to Help Veterans Secure Work

The legislation will help remove barriers to entering the civilian workforce after service.

Associated Press Associated Press November 11, 2020 10:44 am EST
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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
Climate Biden's climate change plan is specifically focused on building a US economy around preventing further climate change (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky).
Climate Climate Change Will Collapse the US Economy—These Five Policies Could Stop That From Happening

Economists and financial analysts believe that climate change will likely decimate the US economy. And the only way to stop that from happening is by creating a sustainable economy that fights climate change.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy September 10, 2020 2:17 pm EDT
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Jobs Biden Will Unveil a $700 Billion Economic Plan Today. Here’s How to Watch.

“The vice president believes it’s not the time to just build it back the way things were before ... it’s time to imagine and build a new American economy for the next generation.”

Brandon Gates Brandon Gates July 9, 2020 11:48 am EDT

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Graphic by Denzel Boyd Coronavirus Michigan’s Daily Data: Where COVID Cases, Deaths, Recoveries, Vaccinations Stand Today
Graphic by Denzel Boyd. Politics Meet MI Leaders: How Abraham Aiyash Fights for Clean Air and Water in Metro Detroit
A finished clean room with stacked chairs in the science room at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School building in Boston's Mattapan, which were being cleaned for the reopening of school on July 9, 2020. Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Education Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
college-pandemic-Cropped Education Michigan Reconnect Strives to Build Economic Power With Free Community College
Jobs Florida workers totally or partially unemployed by the current health crisis, could see benefits.
Jobs Only Half of the People Are Getting Unemployment Checks

Roughly 22 million filed for unemployment benefits in the past month — easily the worst U.S. job losses. But only 12 million people are getting the checks.

Associated Press Associated Press April 16, 2020 9:16 am EDT
Jobs In this March 13, 2020 file photo, unionized hospitality workers wait in line in a basement garage to apply for unemployment benefits at the Hospitality Training Academy in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Jobs Another 6.6 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Benefits Last Week

The latest report from the Labor Department released Thursday shows the figure for last week is much higher than the previous record of 3.3 million reported for the previous week.

Associated Press Associated Press April 2, 2020 8:39 am EDT