Michigan economy

Today, what Michigan voters hope the next president will do to help the economy. Also, studying up on candidates for the Detroit School board.Then, hurricane storm damage throws Michigan’s supply of needed synthetic medical fluids into turmoil. And, how a tradition of community service made Black sororities and fraternities an election force to be reckoned with.

Michigan voters may make a big difference in the presidential election. Here's what we know about candidate plans for the economy, abortion, immigration, Ukraine, Gaza and other issues you care about.

Michigan's job growth slowed in 2023, but is expected to add close to 38,000 jobs in 2024 and 57,500 additional jobs in 2025, according to University of Michigan economists.

The State of Michigan has surplus money and additional federal dollars coming in from the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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

SNAP and EBT recipients will receive at least an additional $95 in October.

On today's pod, how the war in Ukraine is upsetting a global conversation about our use of energy in an era of climate change, and how the ripple effect of that convergence is being felt here at home.

According to recent reports, in 2020, more people died than were born in Michigan. Kurt Metzger, director emeritus of Data Driven Detroit, and Charlie Ballard, professor of economics at Michigan State University, joined Stateside to discuss the trend and impacts.

Saginaw Valley State University economist Zachary Cohle says Michigan’s economy remains “surprisingly strong.”

The state of Michigan will take a major step toward normal as most state COVID-19 restrictions are lifted on Tuesday. But many businesses continue to…