High Call Volume Ties Up State's Unemployment Line
State officials tell WWJ they've had an "extraordinarily high" number of inquiries recently and are asking for patience.
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State officials tell WWJ they've had an "extraordinarily high" number of inquiries recently and are asking for patience.
Michigan officials say the state's unemployment rate fell sharply again in the latest month to 9.3 percent, the lowest level in more than three years.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have decreased in 14 of Michigan's 17 major labor markets.
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.
State offices will be closed the next two Fridays and Mondays for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, but jobless applicants can still apply for unemployment benefits online.
Sign carrying and chanting, the jobless and the "under-employed" rallied outside the Livonia office building of U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter.
New unemployment benefit measures that have been signed into law on Monday by Gov. Rick Snyder are raising the ire of local unions.
Michigan employers are likely to save money on unemployment insurance and worker's compensation benefits under changes signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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.
Legislation would help stabilize Michigan's sagging unemployment trust fund, which because of the high jobless rate has shelled out more money in benefits than it has collected in payments from employers financing the system.
The Michigan Senate has approved more bills that supporters say are aimed at shoring up the state's unemployment benefits fund.
Michigan says the state jobless rate dropped half a percentage point to 10.6 percent in October, moving below 11 percent for the first time since July.
The U.S. Labor Department says the economy added 80,000 jobs last month, the fewest in four months.
Bill Schuette has announced 41 criminal charges against three people accused of running a sophisticated criminal enterprise that defrauded the state of more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Unemployment rates fell in half of U.S. states last month, a sign that September's pickup in hiring was felt around the country; Michigan had the third-highest rate.
Michigan's unemployment rate has dropped for the first time in five months, declining to 11.1 percent in September.
With Michigan's jobless rate still hovering above 11 percent, some might ask: "Where are the jobs Governor Snyder's been talking about?"
Michigan's unemployment rate has risen 0.3 percentage points to 11.2 percent in the latest monthly figures.
The President's speech struck a chord for many workers who've lost their jobs.
Employers added no net workers last month and the unemployment rate was unchanged, a sign that many were nervous the U.S. economy is at risk of slipping into another recession.
A new reports says workers aged 25 to 54 spent six months or more looking for jobs. That's the longest since the data started being tracked in 1979.
An audit by Genesee County officials has found that more than 50 government employees have collected about $30,000 in unemployment benefits while still on the job.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in July.
Michigan says the state's unemployment rate hit 10.9 percent in July, up 0.4 points from June but still significantly below last July's 12.4 percent rate.
Michigan has experienced a 64 percent jump in child poverty rate over the decade and ranks 47th in the country for secure parental employment.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.