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Municipalities' Fiscal Outlook Is Gloomy Despite EconomyEight years into Michigan's economic recovery, the fiscal outlook is still unnerving for municipalities.

Michigan's Economy Keeps Rolling Along; 126,000 New Jobs In Next Two YearsThe Michigan economy has grown every year since it bottomed out six years ago, and the next two years will be no different, according to University of Michigan economists.

Michigan Joblessness Ties US Rate For 1st Time In 15 Years Michigan's unemployment rate has fallen again, pulling even with the national rate for the first time in 15 years, the state announced Wednesday.

Michigan's Unemployment Rate Is Back On The RiseDespite the increase, unemployment does remain down from a year ago.

Official: State Liable For $9.4B In Tax Credits Through 2032The $9.4 billion estimate is $2.9 billion, or 45 percent, higher than estimates provided to legislators at a revenue-estimating meeting in January.

Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Up Again in AprilComerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in April, up 1.3 points to a level of 122.4.

Report: Michigan’s Manufacturing Sector Gets An A, Logistics BMichigan is rebounding from the Great Recession and making major strides in its business climate, says a new report from Ball State University.
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Michigan Economy Improves In DecemberComerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index saw a bounce back in December, rising 1.7 points to a level of 102.7.

Michigan Economy Dips In August, Reports Economic IndexComerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index dipped in August, declining 1.2 points, to a level of 106.6.

Michigan Economy Grows In MayComerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 1.9 points in May, to a level of 103.9.

New State Budget Get Mixed Reviews Along Party LinesThere will be no shutdown of state government this year as state lawmakers have put the finishing touches on this year's budget, about three months ahead of the deadline.

Report: Michigan Economy Stable, StrongerAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan registered the largest jobless rate decrease from April 2011 to April 2012, decreasing 2.2 percent from 10.5 percent to 8.3 percent.

Slight Decrease In State Jobless RateThe Detroit and Monroe regions showed the largest monthly increases in unemployment.