Stories tagged: "loans"

Education Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a press conference in April. (Governor Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook)
Education Whitmer Signs Directive Aimed at Relieving Student Loan Strain for Michiganders

As the US Supreme Court approaches a ruling on President Joe Biden’s proposal to forgive a portion of student loan debt, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has instructed various state agencies to explore cost-cutting mechanisms for borrowers in Michigan. 

Michigan Advance Michigan Advance May 25, 2023 2:43 pm EDT
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Economy True or False: Common Claims About Inflation in Michigan

Inflation is still hovering at a 40-year high. Will the Inflation Reduction Act or student loan forgiveness make a difference in Michigan?

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans September 2, 2022 3:14 pm EDT
Economy President Joe Biden speaks on the campaign trail on Aug. 10, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Economy Biden Cancels Student $10-20K Loan Debt, Extends Repayment Pause, Announces Reforms for Future Repayments

The announcement, which came after months of deliberation, will provide immediate relief to an estimated 1.4 million Michiganders who’ve struggled with the financial albatross of student loan debt and help millions of future students avoid crushing monthly payments. 

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 24, 2022 3:08 pm EDT
Education Millions of Michiganders are waiting on news of student loan forgiveness.
Education Voters Want Student Debt Erased—But Many Michiganders Don’t Have to Wait

Some Michigan graduates don’t have to wait on the White House to start seeing their student loans erased.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 16, 2022 1:22 pm EDT
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Business This Pub Is Alive Thanks to Grants and COVID Relief. Now They’re Ready To Party This St. Patrick’s Day.

The kind of support that The Blue Shamrock had is coming to restaurants across Michigan in President Biden's COVID relief plan.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 15, 2021 4:51 pm EDT

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United Auto Workers union members and Jeep workers Sheri Fisher and Mark Zydel hold up signs to traffic during a strike for improved compensation outside of the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio. (Phillip L. Kaplan /The Blade via AP) Economy Autoworkers Strikes Spread to Lansing as More Workers Join Picket Line
The Hippie Tree. (Photo via Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0) History That One Time in Michigan…When a Tree Became a Portal to Hell
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 45-14. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) Accountability Mel Tucker Attorney Wants MSU to Preserve Documents for Potential Lawsuit
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Economy Want To Know How Bad Michiganders Are Hurting Without Federal Help? Just Read Dennis Williams’ Story.

Coronaivrus has almost completely knocked out this Michigan entrepreneur’s business. A second round of the government’s Paycheck Protection Program could finally offer some relief.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain April 30, 2020 2:25 pm EDT