economy

When it comes to unemployment insurance, Michigan is the worst state in the Midwest for unemployed workers. A recent report from the Michigan League for…

The Next IdeaWest Michigan is one of the most economically healthy regions in our state. It’s been cited as the fifth fastest-growing city in the…

What happens to the state’s economy when 600,000 more Michiganders get health insurance, thanks to the state’s Medicaid expansion – AKA the Health…

The economy. It’s an election issue, a global issue, and, for most Americans, a personal issue.Gaging how well the economy is doing can be very difficult…

Homelessness in Michigan is dropping.That's according to a 2015 report by Ending Homelessness in Michigan. They found the number of homeless residents…

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton made stops in Michigan this week to give their big economic speeches. Ken Sikkema and Susan Demas joined us today to talk…

For generations, the idea of the American Dream has fueled dreams, aspirations and accomplishments.Work hard and build a better life. Get ahead. And watch…

This week, more than 20 of Michigan's top CEOs are on what you might call a field trip.They're visiting Israel to discover what it took to transform that…

What will it take to get Michiganders into good jobs?The Center for Michigan has spent the last year asking questions of more than 5,000 Michiganders for…

Michigan Radio and Public Sector Consultants conducted a poll of 600 likely voters from Aug. 4-8 about how they felt financially, possible changes in…