State Economy
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Deal announced after 11-week Blue Cross Blue Shield strike
The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and its HMO subsidiary, Blue Care Network.
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New clean energy laws to cut utility bills for Michiganders
Clean energy standards signed into law are poised to accelerate Michigan’s transition to cleaner—and much more affordable—energy for all Michigan families.
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As Michigan housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Michigan was $207,600. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $252,400, a 21% increase, according to Redfin. The median rent for a one bedroom apartment in Michigan has also increased, rising by $251 from May 2020 to May 2023 – a 22% increase.
