economics

A respected University of Michigan think tank forecasts a modest uptick in jobs in the coming year, but not without warnings of a lot of uncertainty hanging over economic predictions.

The Michigan Public Policy survey polled over a thousand local cities, counties, villages and townships. They found that only 27% of them felt they had enough affordable housing.

A Wisconsin-based tribe trying to reclaim land sovereignty, Medicaid disenrollment, the Drive SAFE bill package, and an opera singer with roots in Michigan.

Economic experts expound on the state of today’s economy and grocery prices. Now that much of the state is getting some snow, we thought it would be appropriate to talk Michigan skiing. And we heard about an operatic adaptation of Faust.

Two economists helped break down some of the issues with today's economy— and some bright spots, too.

The financial wellbeing of U.S. households in the pre- and post-pandemic stages. The independent autopsy of Patrick Lyoya, who was shot and killed by a police officer. Grand Rapids' NAACP branch weighs in on Lyoya's death. A Grand Rapids city official talks police oversight and accountability.

Who’s running for the congress, and where, in Michigan’s newly remapped legislative districts. What “what up doe” means to Detroiters. And, a look at the state of the field for Black women in economics as Lisa Cook’s nomination for a seat on the Federal Reserve draws heat from the GOP.

Combatting Trump loyalists' scheme to replace local election canvassers. Country musician and writer Alice Randall talks Southern influence on Michigan. Mapping the road to economic recovery in 2022.

Two-thirds of all restaurants will fail within three years of first opening their doors, a statistic that could be attributed to an owner’s desire for…

Michigan is set to regain two-thirds of the jobs lost in the state since the Great Recession.According to the annual economic forecast from the University…