What Does Overtime Limbo Mean For SE Michigan Businesses, Workers?
Jake Neher/WDET The future is uncertain for a federal rule that would extend overtime pay to millions of workers. The...
Belle Isle Aquarium Adds Man Eater to Collection
The Belle Isle Aquarium is moving up on the list of most popular attractions in Southeast Michigan. Officials say this...
Michigan Lawmakers Changing Direction on Tax Breaks during Lame Duck
Lawmakers could be making changes to Governor Rick Snyder’s mission to scale back the use of tax incentives to attract...
MDOT Plans to Close Southbound I-75 Downriver for 2 Years
The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to close southbound I-75 between Detroit and the downriver area early next year. MDOT...
Don’t Forget the Use Tax When You Shop Online
Michigan’s Department of Treasury estimates the state loses at least $200 million a year when shoppers buy merchandise online. That’s because retailers...
Head Start Program Changes Prove Successful; Leads to Expansion
Detroit is helping to lead the way on a new model for the early childhood learning program Head Start. Officials...
GM Granted Delay in Recalling Air Bags
The federal government is granting a request from General Motors to delay a massive recall of vehicles the automaker has...
Michigan’s Close Ties to China Mean Business
Governor Rick Snyder returned from China this week and announced several new partnerships with Chinese companies. The deals include a...
US Regulators Allow GM to Delay Airbag Recall
U.S. regulators are allowing General Motors to delay a large recall of potentially defective air bags, giving GM time to...
New Online Directory Launches for District 1 Businesses
Detroit City Council and partners introduced an online local business directory on Monday. The website lists 620 neighborhood shops...
Getting a Job Can Be More Complicated for Some Detroiters
One of Detroit’s biggest employment services is beefing up its mission with a new C-E-O. The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation...
GM Gives Furniture to Metro Detroit Organizations
General Motors says thousands of pieces of office equipment and furniture being discarded because of renovations will be donated to institutions...