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The bill, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is intended to resolve a conflict between state law and a new federal program that provided unemployment aid to people who were not otherwise eligible, including part-time employees.
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The Michigan Senate voted today along party lines to end a 300-dollar extended weekly unemployment benefit to people who lost their jobs due to the…
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January may have been the peak performing month in west and southwest Michigan’s pandemic-induced economic recoveries.“This is because of course, we…
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The director of Michigan’s unemployment system said today there was an unprecedented increase in efforts to defraud the system during the COVID-19 crisis,…
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a series of bills adopted by the Legislature as part of a deal on the state’s response to COVID-19. It…
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The West Michigan economy continued improving from July into August. WGVU takes a closer look at the August Institute for Supply Management Research…
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There are signs the West Michigan economy is improving in this pandemic-induced recession. Is it sustainable is the question? WGVU takes a closer look at…
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Not only are 22% of Michigan residents behind on rent, but from April to June, Michigan had the third highest average unemployment rate in the country.…
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State lawmakers heard today from the director of the state unemployment agency. He was there to answer questions about a backlog in resolving unemployment…
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The number of people in Michigan who have filed for unemployment benefits without getting paid has grown. That’s according to the agency responsible for…