Blog categorized as Economy

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.

Some Waitresses, Bartenders Say 'Leave Tipping Alone'

09/05/24 10:58 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Some Waitresses, Bartenders Say 'Leave Tipping Alone'
Rachel May, a 35-year-old bartender at Applebee's, opposes Michigan phasing out its tipping system. She wants state officials to know she chose to be part of the tipped worker industry, and "we're not some poor little servants that are underpaid."

Small Businesses Worry About Inflation, New Minimum Wage Pinch

08/21/24 11:51 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Small Businesses Worry About Inflation, New Minimum Wage Pinch
A new Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) survey shows businesses are still worried about inflation while also having anxiety over an increase in labor costs because of laws set to take effect in February.

SOAR Money For Copper Mine, Solar Parts, Flint Mystery Project Clears House Apropps. 

06/21/24 01:45 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOAR Money For Copper Mine, Solar Parts, Flint Mystery Project Clears House Apropps. 
Nearly $400 million in state economic incentives for an Upper Peninsula copper mine, a Thomas Township solar parts plant and an enormous Genesee County industrial park were given the green light by the House Appropriations Committee Thursday.