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"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 state says Michigan's unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in November, unchanged from October.
Michigan's unemployment rate fell by a tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent in October.
The state's Unemployment Insurance offices are adjusting their hours as part of an effort to better serve the public.
More Detroit residents had jobs in September than at any other time this decade.
Michigan's unemployment rate fell by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.0 percent in September.
The sponsor of proposed Medicaid work requirements said Monday that lawmakers are removing a provision to exempt recipients who live in Michigan counties with high unemployment, saying it would have been too difficult to administer and denying allegations of racism.
According to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers were advertising openings for 6.55 million positions in March. The May 8 release adds that 6.59 million Americans were unemployed at that time
Michigan lawmakers are planning more oversight hearings to investigate how thousands of people receiving unemployment benefits were wrongly accused of fraud.
Michigan's jobless rate dipped to 4.5 percent in July, a slight drop from the previous month and lowest in 15 years.
Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.8 percent remained the same in April as it was the previous month.
The biggest increases were in the Flint, Monroe, and Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan areas.
Michigan's unemployment rate has fallen again, pulling even with the national rate for the first time in 15 years, the state announced Wednesday.
The department says March's regional unemployment rates ranged from a low of 3.5 percent in the Ann Arbor area to a high of 10 percent in the northeastern Lower Peninsula.
The suit says Michigan's "robo-adjudication system" violates applicants' constitutional rights.
"We should be proud that our hard work in reinventing Michigan is showing results," Gov. Snyder said.
Despite the increase, unemployment does remain down from a year ago.
"The continuing drop in Michigan's unemployment rate is both an affirmation and a call to action," Gov. Rick Snyder said.
Gov. Rick Snyder announced plans Tuesday to "dramatically" restructure state government to help the poor enter society's mainstream ...
The numbers are out for Michigan's major labor market areas ... seasonally unadjusted jobless rates for October and November.
Michigan added 11,000 new jobs in November.
The Michigan appeals court says workers can qualify for unemployment pay if they're fired for using medical marijuana.
A 44-year-old man is in custody after an individual was shot with a pellet gun in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced it would cease operations early Saturday morning.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
A 44-year-old man is in custody after an individual was shot with a pellet gun in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
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.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
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.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
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.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.
On Friday, it was announced that Spirit Airlines may cease operations as soon as Saturday.
For Tricia Edwards, her new business is more than a fresh start. It's a tribute to the woman who inspired it all.
A Detroit firefighter is being recognized for extraordinary bravery after risking his life to save a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines, which may cease operations as soon as Saturday after negotiations over a government aid package stalled, has its origins in Metro Detroit.