Blog categorized as Economy

Childcare Issues Costs Michigan Economy $2.8B 

09/07/23 04:39 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Childcare Issues Costs Michigan Economy $2.8B 
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation points to childcare as a means of getting working parents to return to the job market and pointed to the importance to businesses.

Suit Filed To Keep Income Tax Rate At 4.05% 

08/25/23 12:33 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Suit Filed To Keep Income Tax Rate At 4.05% 
A coalition of groups, individuals and lawmakers filed suit against the state treasurer Thursday in an effort to preserve the income tax cut that took effect this year.

Deloitte Lead Says $1.2T Federal Infrastructure Money Is 'Not Very Much'

08/21/23 01:47 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Deloitte Lead Says $1.2T Federal Infrastructure Money Is 'Not Very Much'
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Kevin Pollari of Deloitte Consulting LLP., who leads a capital projects program for state and local governments, says $1.2 trillion in federal infrastructure bucks "is not very much."

MEDC Directly Marketing Off Diversity, Personal Rights 

08/16/23 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MEDC Directly Marketing Off Diversity, Personal Rights 
Pure Michigan? That was yesterday's marketing message for tourists.

June State Unemployment Falls To Lowest Point In 23 Years 

07/21/23 12:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
June State Unemployment Falls To Lowest Point In 23 Years 
The June unemployment rate has reached the fourth lowest point in the state since 1976, and matched the national rate of 3.6% for the second consecutive month, according to data from the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.