October Unemployment Rate Rises

October Unemployment Rate Rises

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7%. Employment declined by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 6,000. Key Points: Unemployment rose for the seventh consecutive month. The...
Meet the DTMB Leader

Meet the DTMB Leader

Michelle Lange serves as the director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). In December 2022, Governor Whitmer moved her from the role of acting director to director of the department. Director Lange: She’s held several roles at DTMB...
Spotlight on Senator Sue Shink

Spotlight on Senator Sue Shink

Senator Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor) chairs the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee and the Corrections and Judiciary Appropriations Subcommittee. Additionally, she is the vice chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, and the...
Embracing Accessories and Organization

Embracing Accessories and Organization

The end of summer and the beginning of fall is seen as the “Back to School” season. I view it as an opportunity to focus on organization and accessories. In order to be successful, we need convenience, efficiency, and a dose of style. An everyday carry...