Michigan economy

Between now and November's election, we’re having conversations with statewide candidates about a variety of issues. Today, Stateside spoke with the…

President Donald Trump wants to renegotiate or possibly scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement. There were rumors that details of a new deal might…

Nearly ten years after the Great Recession, an economist says the 2018 forecast is bright for Michigan -- as long as we don't compare it to places that…

Michigan's tax revenue projections have changed little since eight months ago, meaning Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers are seeing no big surprises as they…

The last few decades haven’t been kind to Michigan. Traditional manufacturing jobs have disappeared or gone abroad or to the Sunbelt.Per capita income has…

A new report from a Michigan nonprofit says the state's households are still struggling financially. Michigan's unemployment rate is currently at 5%.…

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…

Michigan’s chief economist, Jay Wortley, is retiring after 36 years of state government service. During that time, the state has faced the triplicate…

The Next IdeaJuly automotive sales were up only 0.7%, bringing back memories of when Detroit’s Big Three struggled to stay afloat not too long ago. Both…

So often we hear people say, "Our immigration system is broken." But what exactly does that mean? In this State of Opportunity special, we hear answers to…