Blog categorized as Economy

Constitutionally speaking, Michigan government could be taxing its residents much more than it is. A lot more.

Money is pouring into state coffers at a much higher rate than the state's bean counters projected back in May, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency’s Economic Outlook Report and Budget Review.

Senate bills that raise the weekly financial benefits one can receive from unemployment and increase the amount of time a person is eligible for the benefits passed the House Tuesday.

The University of Michigan’s 2025-2026 Economic Outlook for Michigan released Friday says “election results have amplified the uncertainty surrounding Michigan’s economic outlook,” following a period of economic decline since the spring of this year.

At the end of a presidential election cycle, most Americans are inundated by claims from both the Republican and Democrat nominees that they and their party are the best friends of pocketbook conscious voters.