Stimulus Package Update: Plan Should 'Give As Generous Aid To Local Governments As Possible,' Economist Says
The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
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The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
Michigan's acting unemployment director told lawmakers Wednesday her office is trying to balance between quickly paying benefits to jobless workers and preventing fraud, saying impostor claims are rampant in a backlog of 90,000-plus cases.
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.
More stimulus checks would help suffering Americans and prop up the sagging U.S. economy, but Democrats and Republicans haven't yet agreed on a deal.
The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Stimulus discussions are back on the table in Washington, but time is growing short to deliver a second round of stimulus payments before the election.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Unemployed individuals who qualify for an additional $300 under Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program may receive up to six weeks worth of benefits.
President Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program is intended to increase weekly unemployment benefits, but implementation has been slow.
States react to President Trump's executive order extending additional weekly unemployment insurance payments in the amount of $400.
Unemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
With the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
"The labor market remains in a precarious place as COVID-19 cases surge in some parts of the country and fresh lockdown measures are adopted in response."
New unemployment claims last week were 78% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
Michigan's unemployment rate rocketed in April, likely setting an all-time high at 22.7%, as coronavirus restrictions shut down businesses and put people out of work.
Jill Schlesinger, certified financial planner and CBS News business analyst, looks at how to devise a game plan for paying bills when money is tight.
Since March over 80 businesses have given WARN notices across the state, with 58 being in Southeast Michigan.
In a letter to the community and staff, the University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced today measures to cut costs as the University bleeds money due to the Coronavirus shutdown in Michigan. In his letter, he wrote, "The pandemic also has threatened the financial stability and future strength of our university."
"The system's overwhelmed to be sure," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said earlier this week. "While it is cumbersome, we're asking for people to be patient. We are working incredibly hard to make sure that we're able to meet the need."
Black unemployment fell to a record low in August, helped by a jump in the number of black women on the job.
Figures released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget show the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent in June.
A lawsuit can move forward over how Michigan bungled unemployment fraud cases.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
MIOSHA says the number of workplace fatalities in 2025 is an increase from 34 in 2024.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
The International Olympic Committee requires athletes to be citizens of the nation they represent.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The Plymouth Historical Museum honored George Jackson, one of the first Black men to live in the area.
A new Boys and Girls Club opened at Michigan Central and it kicked off with star power.
Repairs are underway at a Detroit nonprofit after a water pipe bursts and flooded the building on Tuesday.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills late last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.