Michigan unemployment rate dips to 8 percent in April

Lansing— Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/BIZ/205240469/1001/rss21

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:55 -0700

Athletic director of the year Mark Hollis expects to remain at Michigan State 'a long time,' hopes for higher salary

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State’s Mark Hollis took home a trophy after being named the athletic director of the year by SportsBusiness Journa l in New York. A day later, he spoke of remaining at the school for a long time despite currently being one of the lowest-paid athletic directors in the Big Ten.
http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/05/athletic_director_of_the_year.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:44 -0700

Husbands eat their greens, but only to ‘keep the peace’

LANSING (Michigan), May 25 — Married men may eat their greens at dinner, but they’re likely to sneak off to binge on junk food when their wives aren’t looking, according to a new study announced Tuesday. “I think at dinner a lot of men are eating healthier, but they compensate for the dissatisfaction of not eating what they want by making ...
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Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 00:37:21 -0700

Report: Michigan research universities rank among nation's best for developing 21st century talent

LANSING — Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions continue to competitively rank among the top research innovation clusters in the nation in producing the high-tech, high-demand talent required for the 21st century, according to a recent benchmarking report.
http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2012/05/23//news/doc4fb3ed720513b341269368.txt

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:31:28 -0700

Michigan Retailers: Retail Sales Slow, but Outlook Remains Positive

LANSING, MI-- - Sales slowed across Michigan's retail industry in April, but retailers' forecasts for summer remain strong, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/michigan-retailers-retail-sales-slow-180900758.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:09:00 -0700

Memorial Day events planned for Saturday in Lansing

This year's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony are planned for Saturday in Lansing. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. with a reviewing stand set at Capitol and Michigan avenues, near Lansing City Hall.
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120523/NEWS01/305230033/1002/NEWS01

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 05:15:00 -0700

Michigan House Tax Plan: Speed Up Cut, Boost Personal Exemption

LANSING - Under Michigan House Republican legislation to be introduced on Tuesday, a reduction in the personal income tax rate would take effect October 1, three months earlier than scheduled, and boost the personal exemption.
http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14539

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 20:17:08 -0700

Second shift to start at GM Michigan Cadillac plant

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co will start a second shift in July with 600 workers at the Lansing, Michigan, plant that will make the new Cadillac ATS sedan, the company said on Tuesday. The ATS when it launches in late July or August will be the smallest and least expensive Cadillac offering and is a direct challenge to leading sellers among small luxury cars, the 3-Series from BMW and ...
http://news.yahoo.com/second-shift-start-gm-michigan-cadillac-plant-231522925--finance.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:22 -0700

Mitt Romney in Lansing: Michigan's economy has suffered with Barack Obama in White House

LANSING, MI – Mitt Romney says the last few years have been hard on American and Michigan -- especially the middle class. Romney returned to Michigan on Tuesday for the first time since the primary victory some pundits say reignited his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/mitt_romney_says_michigans_eco.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 09:59:04 -0700

Michigan's April unemployment rates by region

Ann Arbor, 5%, compared with 5.5%. Battle Creek, 6.8%, compared with 7.5%. Bay City, 8%, compared with 9.2%.
http://www.wlns.com/story/18617923/michigans-april-unemployment-rates-by-region

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:30 -0700