The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to...
The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to...
Detroit Auto Show taking ‘hands-on’ approach to lure consumers in 2025
The Detroit Auto Show kicks off its 10-day run on Saturday, but it’s not the same car showcase many past...
FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing
Bills to expand Michigan open records laws to apply to the governor’s office and lawmakers were among the first introduced...
Michigan to see two minimum wage hikes in 2025
Michigan workers can expect two increases in the minimum wage next year.The first raise will be a modest $0.23 hourly increase on...
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the...
Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023, federal data shows
Thousands of people set out to explore Michigan’s woods and water at the end of 2023.According to data from the U.S....
US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...
Detroit Evening Report: Marathon refinery workers end 3-month strike with new 7-year agreement
The UAW strike has gotten much bigger. Plus, several family-friendly activities are available around Detroit this weekend. Those stories and...
The Metro: Is the US health care system broken? Metro Detroiters discuss
The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a lot of conversations about political violence and also about health insurance in...
The Metro: Potential impacts of Michigan’s minimum wage increase
We’re seeing a change in Michigan when it comes to wages. After a six-year battle that involved lawsuits, protests, and...
Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension
Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...
U-M econ conference forecasts modest income growth for Michigan workers
A respected University of Michigan economic think tank has bumped up its projections for wages and salaries in Michigan this...