Michigan's Regional Jobless Rates Drop In March
March figures released Thursday show joblessness statewide at 9 percent, compared with 9.4 percent in February and 11.2 percent in March 2011.
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March figures released Thursday show joblessness statewide at 9 percent, compared with 9.4 percent in February and 11.2 percent in March 2011.
County Executive L. Brooks Patterson says things were looking pretty glum for about a decade, but that's changing, with the addition of more than 23,000 jobs in 2011.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said the number of foreclosed homes is just under 1,100 -- about half of what it was this time last year.
The recently released Epic MRA poll, which is taken from active and likely voters, revealed that 58 percent believe Michigan's economy has bottomed out and is starting to improve.
The Michigan Board Of Canvassers has approved petition language asking voters to say "yes" to eight new casinos in the state.
The sense is growing that Michigan - finally - may be over the decade-long slump that Gov. Rick Snyder says left residents divided and far too discouraged about the state's advantages and ability to recover.
The U.S. government says employers added 227,000 jobs last month.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index was flat in November, unchanged at a level of 88.
Prices dropped in November from October in 19 of the 20 cities tracked, according to the latest Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index.
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According to a new multistate survey, certified public accountants in Michigan and surrounding states are slightly more optimistic about business growth in their respective states for 2012 than the nation as a whole.
Michigan officials are hopeful that the state's gradually recovering economy should help stabilize the state's government budget situation.
The Fourth Macomb County Business Climate survey of more than 550 area business leaders shows most believe that business and employment conditions will continue to improve this year.
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The West Michigan industrial economy continues to experience growth, according to the results of a monthly survey from Grand Valley State University
The Michigan Retail Index showed sales in November pushed the Index up for the fifth straight month -- to its highest point of the year.
The latest Economic Security Bulletin shows that food aid in Michigan rose in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010, with nearly 967,000 people in Michigan using the Food Assistance Program.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index rose one point in September, to a level of 88.
Republicans in firm control of the state Legislature say they're setting the stage for an economic turnaround in Michigan after passing sweeping tax and policy changes over the past year.
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A recent economic impact study by the maritime industry revealed significant contributions to the states and province surrounding the Great Lakes.
One in two people surveyed by a financial products firm say they don't have enough money to pay for gifts this holiday season.
The benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped slightly from 4.24 percent to 4.23 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.
Speaking to students at Oakland University, Flint native fimmaker Michael Moore blamed President Bush and the Republicans for the nation's economic problems.
At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.
Officials say the man was resentenced after the appeals court determined there was a technical error in the initial sentencing.
A Westland woman surprised her family at Christmas with news that she won a $1 million Powerball prize.
On Thursday, Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case over to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial.
Southfield police are searching for a missing 4-year-old girl who was last seen in November.
On Thursday, Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case over to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial.
The search for a missing Warren woman continues, her former boyfriend was arrested on a charge of lying to police.
The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.
At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.
For the first time in five years, the Detroit Auto Show is being held in January. The show opens to the public on Saturday.
Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
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The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
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The new guidelines went into effect on Jan. 9, at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets.
St. Brown says he is giving away two tickets to the divisional round.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
When asked if he expects Montgomery to be back for the playoff, Campbell told reporters, "I do."
Stabenow capped a 24-year career as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
Jarvis Butts, 42, of Detroit, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree criminal sexual conduct and child sexually abusive activity. Butts is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with Na'Ziyah. On Thursday, Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case over to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial.
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