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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses employers dropping weight-loss drugs from policies countering health insurance rate increases. A group of area small business owners ask the federal government to reform the procurement process. The Federal Reserve meets this week deciding whether to maintain or lower interest rates.

The January Supply Management Research Institute Survey reveals business confidence reached a new high.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the implementation of an increase in the state’s minimum wage. A coalition of farmers are pushing back on federal wage mandates for migrant workers. How a cut in interest rates could spur the local mergers and acquisitions market.

Some survey indexes turn negative.

Supply Management Research Survey indicates workforce supply catching up with demand.

GVSU economist provides context and warns recession is likely.

Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and Pure Michigan summer travel campaign is back.

We talk to Major General Joe D. Robinson.

The West Michigan economic recovery continued its expansion into April. While the economy is entering record territory, there are signs of headwinds…