Michigan economy

Michigan Faces Economic Challenges Amidst New TariffsMichigan Faces Economic Challenges Amidst New Tariffs

Michigan Faces Economic Challenges Amidst New Tariffs

News Summary As Michigan prepares for the implications of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, the state's…

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Michigan’s Economy Faces Challenges from Trump’s TariffsMichigan’s Economy Faces Challenges from Trump’s Tariffs

Michigan’s Economy Faces Challenges from Trump’s Tariffs

News Summary Michigan is grappling with the economic implications of President Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and…

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Doug Ford Threatens Electricity Exports Amid Tariff TensionsDoug Ford Threatens Electricity Exports Amid Tariff Tensions

Doug Ford Threatens Electricity Exports Amid Tariff Tensions

News Summary Ontario's Premier Doug Ford has reacted to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by warning that electricity exports…

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Michigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment ClaimsMichigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment Claims

Michigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan have…

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Michigan Boosts Broadband Access with $1.5 Billion PlanMichigan Boosts Broadband Access with $1.5 Billion Plan

Michigan Boosts Broadband Access with $1.5 Billion Plan

News Summary Michigan is investing $1.5 billion to enhance broadband access across the state, helping residents connect with essential digital…

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Transformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit ProjectsTransformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit Projects

Transformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit Projects

News Summary The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved an amendment to the Transformational Brownfield Plan, allowing Bedrock Management to capture…

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New $10 Million Fund for Workforce Housing in MichiganNew $10 Million Fund for Workforce Housing in Michigan

New $10 Million Fund for Workforce Housing in Michigan

News Summary On February 24, 2025, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority announced a $10 million employer-assisted housing fund aimed…

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Lansing to Receive $1.4 Million in Marijuana RevenueLansing to Receive $1.4 Million in Marijuana Revenue

Lansing to Receive $1.4 Million in Marijuana Revenue

News Summary Lansing is set to receive a significant boost of $1.4 million in marijuana revenue sharing from the Michigan…

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Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027

Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027

News Summary Michigan workers can look forward to increased wages as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs new laws raising the minimum…

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