Petition Form Approved For Vote To Add Casinos
The Michigan Board Of Canvassers has approved petition language asking voters to say "yes" to eight new casinos in the state.
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The Michigan Board Of Canvassers has approved petition language asking voters to say "yes" to eight new casinos in the state.
The sense is growing that Michigan - finally - may be over the decade-long slump that Gov. Rick Snyder says left residents divided and far too discouraged about the state's advantages and ability to recover.
The U.S. government says employers added 227,000 jobs last month.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index was flat in November, unchanged at a level of 88.
Prices dropped in November from October in 19 of the 20 cities tracked, according to the latest Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index.
General Motors says it's going to build a $200 million dollar stamping facility near its Arlington Assembly Plant in Texas.
According to a new multistate survey, certified public accountants in Michigan and surrounding states are slightly more optimistic about business growth in their respective states for 2012 than the nation as a whole.
Michigan officials are hopeful that the state's gradually recovering economy should help stabilize the state's government budget situation.
The Fourth Macomb County Business Climate survey of more than 550 area business leaders shows most believe that business and employment conditions will continue to improve this year.
According to a recently released poll, 2012 is shaping up to be the year of "do-it-yourself" among American consumers.
The West Michigan industrial economy continues to experience growth, according to the results of a monthly survey from Grand Valley State University
The Michigan Retail Index showed sales in November pushed the Index up for the fifth straight month -- to its highest point of the year.
The latest Economic Security Bulletin shows that food aid in Michigan rose in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010, with nearly 967,000 people in Michigan using the Food Assistance Program.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index rose one point in September, to a level of 88.
Republicans in firm control of the state Legislature say they're setting the stage for an economic turnaround in Michigan after passing sweeping tax and policy changes over the past year.
Nearly six in 10 holiday shoppers say they plan to take advantage of retailers' sales and discounts to make additional non-gift purchases for themselves and their families during the holiday season.
New census bureau figures show nearly half of all Americans are barely scraping by on earnings that classify them as either living in poverty or as low-income -- the highest total ever.
A recent economic impact study by the maritime industry revealed significant contributions to the states and province surrounding the Great Lakes.
One in two people surveyed by a financial products firm say they don't have enough money to pay for gifts this holiday season.
The benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped slightly from 4.24 percent to 4.23 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.
Speaking to students at Oakland University, Flint native fimmaker Michael Moore blamed President Bush and the Republicans for the nation's economic problems.
As they look down the long road of economic recovery, an overwhelming number of Americans see another recession.
University of Michigan economists say the state's economy will continue its slow improvement, adding both high- and low-wage jobs over the next two years.
University of Michigan economists are out with their latest economic outlook -- and they're predicting a slow recovery.
A new report from Coldwell Banker found that Ypsilanti, home to EMU, and Kalamazoo, home to WMU, offer some of the most affordable housing in America for college students.
A formal complaint filed in a downriver Michigan House race is now raising questions about state election law and whether a candidate's ballot paperwork complies with state requirements.
While preparations for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix continue over the next few weeks, one project is already complete: the artwork.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A Detroit man accused of leading a years-old student aid fraud scheme and embezzeling $16 million pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season.
While the most recent cold front is moving out, it is leaving behind a chill that could be dangerous for sensitive vegetation.
The crash happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sheldon Road and Sheldon Center.
State officials say a Metro Detroit businesswoman "repeatedly lied to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation" about expenses related to a grant.
A man who was wanted for a murder investigation in Kalamazoo was captured after he hid in the attic of a home in Tennessee and fell through the ceiling.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
A formal complaint filed in a downriver Michigan House race is now raising questions about state election law and whether a candidate's ballot paperwork complies with state requirements.
Frost is likely tonight in most of our area, with one warmer day on the way this weekend.
While preparations for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix continue over the next few weeks, one project is already complete: the artwork. Seven murals designed by students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit were revealed on Wednesday.
Three passengers were medically evacuated from a Dutch cruise ship that was stranded for days after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
A Farmington Hills businesswoman faces 16 felony charges related to the theft of funds and the fraudulent administration of a $20 million state grant, the Michigan Attorney General's office said.