by Liz Gullett | Dec 19, 2025 | Liz Gullett
On January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits is scheduled to increase from $446 to $530. The increase is part of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law in December 2024. Key Points: The amount an unemployed worker receives for each...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 19, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee reported legislation creating the More Jobs for Michigan Program, aimed at incentivizing good-paying new or retained jobs in the state. The state previously operated a similar program that ended in 2019. Instead of extending the...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 22, 2025 | Liz Gullett
A plan seeking to expand protections for whistleblowers was announced, with the goal of introducing greater accountability mechanisms in government. Key Points: The plan was announced by Representatives Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) and Jason Woolford (R-Howell). It...
by Kaylee Gingras | Jul 31, 2025 | Therese Reinhold
On Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved two major development projects. The first, a $40 million expansion by Hudsonville Ice Cream in Holland. Hudsonville’s project is supported by a $700,000 state grant and a 15-year tax exemption. The second...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 24, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate last month declined one-tenth of a percentage point from the prior month to 5.3%. During the same period, the national rate also decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%. Key Points: Employment receded by 4,000...
