Economy

A variety of factors are contributing to the drop in traffic through the Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie.

Two weeks after a Midland County plastic factory caught on fire, Robinson Industries is bringing back workers and plans to rebuild on the same site.

Over a dozen cargo vessels have been delayed while passing through White Fish Bay and Lake Superior due to strong winds and ice conditions. Some ships were delayed 60 hours.

Quentin Messer, President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said he is not ignoring inflation, but remains bullish about the state's economic prospects.

Inflation and uncertainty in global markets are rippling into Michigan's agriculture sector. Some fertilizer prices are double their normal cost heading into the spring season.

The rising cost of gas is exceeding freight prices and will lead to higher prices for consumers.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has altered natural gas and oil prices across the world. This shift in the market is likely to ripple into Michigan.

Michigan’s economy – and the nation’s – made a strong showing this year, despite the impact of the coronavirus. But there may be trouble ahead in 2022.

The initiative campaign to increase Michigan’s minimum wage took another step Tuesday toward putting a question on the 2022 ballot.

The production, distribution and sale of beer supports roughly 2 million American jobs. The biennial Beer Serves America report indicates the economic…