Residents discussing Michigan unemployment benefits changes

Michigan Business News

Michigan Residents to Receive Retroactive Unemployment Payments

News Summary In a pivotal move, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law providing nearly 48,000 residents with retroactive unemployment payments totaling about $34 million. Effective January 1, 2024, weekly benefits increase from $362 to $446. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has started adjusting claims, with payments set to follow

July 20, 2025 8:50 am

A historic factory in Zeeland, Michigan, representing the clockmaking legacy of Howard Miller Co.

Michigan Business News

Howard Miller Co. to Cease Operations After 99 Years

News Summary Howard Miller Co., a prominent clock and furniture manufacturer in Zeeland, Michigan, will close down after nearly a century in business. The decision affects around 195 employees and is attributed to rising tariffs, interest rates, and a weak housing market. While the company will phase out operations by

July 14, 2025 8:55 am