News Summary Michigan State University is contending with significant budget cuts which could lead to the layoffs of around 200 staff members. Amid rising operational
News Summary Michigan school districts are grappling with a serious budget crisis as the state struggles to reach a budget agreement. Superintendents warn that without
News Summary Approximately 350,000 residents of Michigan are required to repay up to $2.7 billion in overpaid unemployment benefits received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections
News Summary Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency has classified $2.7 billion in pandemic benefits as overpayments, affecting around 350,000 workers. A class-action lawsuit has paused collection
News Summary Michigan is experiencing serious challenges with electrical reliability, ranking among the least reliable utilities in the nation as residents endure lengthy outages. A
News Summary A recent WalletHub study has ranked Michigan as the least productive state in terms of workforce engagement, citing key challenges such as low
News Summary Michigan is witnessing peak gasoline prices as it heads into the Labor Day weekend. As of August 27, 2025, regular unleaded gas hit
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Houghton and Ontonagon counties following severe flooding caused by summer storms, resulting in
News Summary On July 31, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against strict limitations in employment contracts related to civil rights claims, allowing challenges based
News Summary Unemployment claims in Michigan have decreased to 5,058 for the week ending August 23, down from 5,392 the previous week. This decline mirrors
