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...

How to Get Michigan’s Expanded Unemployment Benefits

Impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt in communities across the state. An abrupt halt to daily life...

In Northern Michigan, a Small Cafe Weathers a Global Pandemic

Kevin Murphy For many small businesses in northern Michigan’s resort communities, it’s about waiting out the winter and cashing in...

Writer’s Block? A Pandemic Doesn’t Help, Say Metro Detroit Authors

Stuck inside during coronavirus, Michiganders are learning to deal with prolonged isolation and lack of social contact during the coronavirus...

Michigan Small Businesses Reel From COVID-19. Here’s Who Is Helping.

Michigan is closed for business, thank you very much.   “Our goal is to provide as much runway to these businesses...

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist On State Rep. Isaac Robinson: “He Fought With A Smile”

The toll of the coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on our state and on the people we know and...