Blog tagged as Economic health

MI Chamber Doesn't Rule Out Post-Lame Duck Petition Drive; Tate Digs In On Tipped Wage

12/17/24 09:23 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MI Chamber Doesn't Rule Out Post-Lame Duck Petition Drive; Tate Digs In On Tipped Wage
With the Michigan Chamber of Commerce on the losing end of several lame duck votes, Chamber Vice President Wendy Block said the Chamber wouldn't rule out a statewide petition drive.

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.

Panel OKs Protecting Debtors' First 35 Work Hours From Garnishment

10/24/24 11:12 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Panel OKs Protecting Debtors' First 35 Work Hours From Garnishment
Someone with substantial credit card or non-student loan debt would have the first 35 hours of their work week automatically shielded from court-ordered garnishments, under legislation that moved out of the Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee Wednesday

First Time In 4 Years, Majority Says Michigan's On Right Track

10/10/24 02:10 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
First Time In 4 Years, Majority Says Michigan's On Right Track
For the first time in four years, a majority of Michigan voters (53 percent) say Michigan is on the right track, a survey commissioned by Detroit Regional Chamber found