Whitmer: “There Are Glimmers of Hope” With Coronavirus Pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order until the end of April. "There are glimmers of hope...
State Bolsters Unemployment Processing After A Million Michiganders Apply
Increased numbers filing for employment have at times brought the state's system to a standstill with busy signals and crashed websites. Michigan...
Hey, Why Are You Still Out? Fear And Duty Collide For Concerned Detroiters
Laura Herberg / WDET There have been thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Detroit and more than 200 deaths. The city...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Sees Largest One Month Decline Since 2008
A University of Michigan survey says consumer sentiment in the U.S. fell nearly 12 index points in March, making it the largest...
These Michigan Businesses Want to Be Part of the Solution to COVID-19 Shortages
The coronavirus pandemic has completely transformed several industries, causing some businesses to grind to a halt. "When you have a...
Michigan Restaurants Report $491 Million In Lost Sales During COVID-19 Closures
A mandatory shutdown of all dine-in service at local restaurants has created major financial shortfalls for the state’s restaurant industry...
Michigan Group Launches Musician Relief Fund, Giving Out $500 Grants
Courtesy of the Michigan Music Alliance In the past few weeks, members of the freelance gig economy have become even...
Automakers Help to Fill Medical Equipment Shortage, But It’s Not Easy
One of the biggest challenges the United States faces in the coronavirus pandemic is a shortage of life-saving medical supplies...
COVID-19 Could Lead American Cities to Financial Ruin
The spread of COVID-19 has created a public health crisis while also triggering a financial calamity. "This is something that...
Foreclosure Moratorium Not the End of Detroit’s Housing Crisis
With the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, Wayne County suspended tax foreclosures and their subsequent housing auctions for the foreseeable future....
Rep. Andy Levin: Congressional COVID-19 Response ‘Unprecedented’
Congress has passed three pieces of legislation in quick succession to address the public health and economic consequences of the...
Senator Debbie Stabenow on Congress’ Response to Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Congress recently passed an unprecedented stimulus package to meet the moment of an equally extraordinary pandemic. "It's really important that...
