Blog categorized as Economy

Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January

03/10/23 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January
Michigan's unemployment rate stayed at 4.3% in January, according to Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget data.

LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday

03/10/23 10:34 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday
With a 64-45 bipartisan vote, the House Wednesday passed SB 4, legislation to make Michigan the 24th state to give some civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.

Cyber Experts: We Block 90 Million Malicious Intrusion Attempts Per Day

03/10/23 10:06 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Cyber Experts: We Block 90 Million Malicious Intrusion Attempts Per Day
In providing an update to members of the House Energy and Technology Committee Wednesday morning, a panel of cyber security experts painted a scary picture of the fast-changing landscape of cyber security threats.

AG Wants Utilities Held Accountable; Scott Plans Power Outage Hearing

03/10/23 09:44 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AG Wants Utilities Held Accountable; Scott Plans Power Outage Hearing
Attorney General Dana Nessel this morning implored legislators to work with her on legislation that would force greater transparency and better service from Michigan electric and gas utility providers

46% Say 4 Years In College 'Wasn't Worth The Money'

03/04/23 03:51 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
46% Say 4 Years In College 'Wasn't Worth The Money'
Polling released this week shows the university community may have some work convincing the public that the juice from a four-year college degree is worth the squeeze.