Economy

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order Friday extending the Safer at Home deadline through June 12. She also kept casinos, bars and restaurants in lower Michigan closed.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer loosened restrictions on retail businesses and auto dealers throughout the state, allowing them to reopen by appointment only.

With stay-home orders in place closing all but essential businesses most of the last 10 weeks, unemployment claims began soaring. In April, they hit historic highs.

Health experts warned that reopening the U.S. economy too quickly could cause a surge in COVID-19 cases. In many cases, they've been right.

Like most businesses, local governments have been hit hard during the COVID-19 crisis. In Oakland County, local governments are about to get some help.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the easing of restrictions in the two northern-most sections of the state just in time for Memorial Day.

The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application.

As the governor begins to open more segments of Michigan's economy, state officials have begun issuing safety and health requirements companies will need to operate in the COVID-19 environment.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a plan Friday to chart a path for the state's 1.5 million public school students to return to in-person learning in the fall.

Language access, an issue of national importance across the board, is taking on additional importance for businesses, government and other organizations as they learn to adapt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Senate Fiscal Agency is projecting the state will have to make some $2.6 billion in cuts to the budget to cover shortfalls in the general fund and the school aid fund.

States around the country are beginning to reopen, and businesses are trying to climb out of the COVID-19 morass. But many fear cumbersome laws and regulations could make that difficult.

Facing a huge budget deficit this fiscal year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday more than 31,000 employees will be asked to take two furlough days per pay period through July.

Even with some businesses turning loans down, and others returning money, billions of dollars are flowing through the Paycheck Protection Program's second phase.

Hundreds of thousands of workers in the manufacturing industry began coming back to the job Monday, the effects of the easing of restrictions by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Knowing it won't be business as usual, the hospitality industry is putting protocols in place that will let customers feel comfortable using them when they reopen.

Working with business, education and healthcare leaders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is using a six-phase plan to restart Michigan's economy.

Even when applying for jobs or interviewing remotely, experts say job seekers need to make sure they maintain a level of professionalism.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an order Thursday allowing manufacturers, automakers and auto suppliers back to work, and extending the stay-at-home order through May 28.

An executive order signed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is designed to speed up the flow of unemployment benefits to tens of thousands of claimants.