Stories tagged: "MI Money"

Economy President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
Economy Michiganders Relieved as Biden Freezes Evictions, Students Loan Payments

President Joe Biden has already accomplished a lot to help Michiganders in dire financial situations and to buy time to address looming economic disasters.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 22, 2021 11:38 am EST
Economy FILE - In this June 5, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump poses for a photo after signing the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Thousands of minority-owned small businesses were at the end of the line in the government’s coronavirus relief program as many struggled to find banks to accept their applications. Or, they were disadvantaged by the program's terms. Data from the Paycheck Protection Program analyzed by The Associated Press show many minority owners desperate for a loan didn’t receive one until the PPP's last weeks. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Economy Data Shows Business Owners of Color Waited Months for Loans

Close to 18% of companies received funding, nationwide. Less than 12% of Wayne County business owners received PPP loans.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain Associated Press Associated Press January 4, 2021 5:17 pm EST
Economy Rep. Justin Amash, formerly a Republican and currently an Independent, is among the five Michigan members of Congress to vote against the $2,000 coronavirus stimulus. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Economy These Five Michigan Reps. Voted Against $2,000 Coronavirus Relief

The House passed a measure to boost coronavirus relief payments to $2,000 on Monday. But five Michiganders in the lower house of Congress opposed it.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 29, 2020 2:19 pm EST
Economy Hungry and charitable Michiganders who purchase meals from Atlas Wholesale Food Co.'s member restaurants are encouraged to post and tag their receipts on social media. Each purchase will be matched at 100%.
Economy Help Michigan Restaurants With This Holiday Match Program

The #RescueMIRestaurant movement will match every purchase you make at member restaurants, dollar for dollar.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain December 15, 2020 3:33 pm EST
Business Markowitz employs the use of a steel mace, kettlebells and other unique equipment.
Business This Michigan Fitness Trainer Has Some Tips to Pump Up Your Business During Tough Times

West Bloomfield-based personal trainer Charlie Markowitz has had to adjust during COVID. He offers his tips for fitness entrepreneurs during tough times.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer December 14, 2020 9:09 am EST

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Graphic by Denzel Boyd Coronavirus Michigan’s Daily Data: Where COVID Cases, Deaths, Recoveries, Vaccinations Stand Today
In this Friday, June 26, 2020 photo, U.S. District Judge Laurie Michelson, left, administers the Oath of Citizenship to Hala Baqtar during a drive-thru naturalization service in a parking structure at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services headquarters on Detroit's east side. The ceremony is a way to continue working as the federal courthouse is shut down due to Coronavirus. The U.S. has resumed swearing in new citizens but the oath ceremonies aren't the same because of COVID-19 and a budget crisis at the citizenship agency threatens to stall them again. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Immigration Biden’s Immigration Reforms Hit Home in Michigan, but the Work Isn’t Done
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
Education Giving back to charity is a hallmark of the holidays.
Education How You Can Help Michigan Charities This Winter

Michiganders are spreading kindness through random acts, donations, and gifts. Here's how you can help.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain December 11, 2020 5:33 pm EST
Money Liza Estlund Olson, the acting director for Michigan's unemployment system.
Money The Woman Responsible for Fixing Michiganders’ Unemployment System

Fixing Michigan's unemployment system while the future of pandemic relief is uncertain is a tall order, but Liza Estlund Olson hopes to rise to the occasion.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 10, 2020 3:20 pm EST