Economy

The Decorative Panels International company has suddenly closed a long-standing factory in Alpena County, causing more than 150 workers to lose their jobs.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance Wednesday before business leaders.

The U.S. EPA strengthened its soot air quality standard from 12 micrograms per liter to 9 micrograms. Members of the Great Lakes Business Network are happy with the rule.

Low snowfall accumulation has resulted in less snowmobile tourism throughout the region where businesses rely on people hitting the trails.

It has been more than two years since COVID restrictions on businesses expired, but some businesses are still looking for payback from the state, arguing the orders robbed them of earnings.

The United States has imported $20 billion more in agricultural products than it exported — putting the sector on pace to run a record deficit. A look at what’s behind the numbers.

A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the population in rural areas is on the rise after a decade of decline. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains saw increases, but not as much as in some other U.S. regions.

"You Can in Michigan" is a new marketing campaign aimed at bringing more workers into the state.

Rick Freiman of Portage says the bill has given him hope for moving forward with a solar installation his HOA rejected.

A closely watched University of Michigan economic forecast predicts a small spike in unemployment early next year following an expected auto workers strike.