Blog categorized as Economy

UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor

12/11/24 04:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor
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.

MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 

11/25/24 01:40 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 
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.

Which Party's Presidents Had the Best Economic Numbers Since WWII?

10/28/24 10:14 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Which Party's Presidents Had the Best Economic Numbers Since WWII?
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.

Report: 2023 Michigan Job Numbers Highest In 20 Years, Real Wages Stagnant

10/04/24 11:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Report: 2023 Michigan Job Numbers Highest In 20 Years, Real Wages Stagnant
A Michigan Center for Data and Analytics report of the labor market and wages across the state showed there were signs that the job market was slowing down.

Four MI Locations Get $355M In Advanced Battery Grants

09/23/24 01:15 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Four MI Locations Get $355M In Advanced Battery Grants
Four Michigan-based companies are the recipients of $355 million in processing and manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE announced more than $3 billion in investments for 25 selected areas across 14 states.