Blog tagged as Economic health

Unemployment Rises For Second Straight Month

10/20/23 11:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The state unemployment rate went up two-tenths of a percent to 3.9% after a tick up in August, according to Department of Technology, Management and Budget data.

MI Awarded $1B To Create Hydrogen Storage Facility

10/16/23 10:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Michigan will be the site of one of seven U.S. locations in which commercial-scale hydrogen will be stored and distributed, according to Department of Energy Friday.

Childcare Issues Costs Michigan Economy $2.8B

09/07/23 04:39 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

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.

Manufacturers Concerned Paid Leave Equals $1.5B Payroll Tax

08/28/23 05:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) expressed concern Friday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 's idea to create a paid family and medical leave policy would be paid for through a payroll tax similar to what was done in Minnesota.