Unemployment And The Economy On The Minds Of Voters Before Michigan Primary
On the eve of the Michigan Republican presidential primary, metro Detroiters are telling WWJ what the candidates should be talking about.
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On the eve of the Michigan Republican presidential primary, metro Detroiters are telling WWJ what the candidates should be talking about.
Extended unemployment benefits are ending Saturday for many in Michigan and the state's unemployment agency is offering people help.
For the fifth month in a row, the unemployment rate is lower -- this time dropping to 8.3 percent after a surge in hiring last month.
Michigan officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major state labor markets.
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.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
A family of four escaped a house fire sparked by a lightning strike early Monday morning in Farmington Hills, fire officials said.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart and Target, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
A family of four escaped a house fire sparked by a lightning strike early Monday morning in Farmington Hills, fire officials said.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart and Target, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Dry conditions this afternoon, but more chances for showers and storms this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we could see potentially severe weather.
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Hidden Gem Restaurant in Southfield, Michigan, early Sunday.
Gunfire and chaos erupted after a wedding reception in Roseville, Michigan; a Southfield business is reopening after a deadly shooting over the weekend, and more on your top headlines.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.