michigan's economy

Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveils her 2026–27 budget as Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall rejects new taxes, setting up an election-year showdown in Lansing.

The economy, yet again, is shaping up as the defining issue of Michigan’s 2026 election, from affordability and housing to budgets and jobs.

A look back at the year's economy, as experienced by Michiganders. Also, a long- awaited contract for teachers in Grand Rapids’ Public Schools. And our series The Dish is back! Chef Yumna Jawad has some ideas for making holiday kitchen work more manageable.

Michigan’s latest economic forecast points to a “short-term pause.” But, University of Michigan economists expect a rebound in 2027, potentially giving the next governor a well-timed boost.

Michigan has ended its multi-billion dollar deal with Chinese-backed Gotion. What went wrong and what’s next for economic development policy in Lansing. Plus, the latest on “The 9 Bills.”

Economists at the University of Michigan's Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics forecast have to negotiate around some uncertainties because of tariffs.

In the Glengariff-Group poll, 45.5% of respondents said Michigan was on the right track, down from 52% in January.

As budget deadlines loom, the state House and Senate fiscal agencies both project a softening economy will leave the Legislature with less money to work with than initially projected in January. Plus, state Representative Joe Tate jumps into the U.S. Senate race, and Governor Whitmer dodges on former President Joe Biden’s health.

The University of Michigan Research Seminar In Quantitative Economics' economic outlook for 2025-2026 projects slower job growth and new inflationary pressures due to tariffs.

Today, dissecting the president-elect's economic promises. Then, scientists bringing shipwrecked seeds back to life. Later, the cyanobacteria in the lakes. Plus, a boy disappears 12 feet into a sand dune.