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West Michigan sees surge in manufacturing
Lindsey Smith Mar 12, 2012
Manufacturers are thriving all over west Michigan. Many companies can't even find enough skilled workers to hire.
What consumer sentiment says about the economy
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
Richard Curtin of the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index discusses how the survey gauges consumer hopes and expectations, and what it means in elections.
Michiganders on the economy and the election
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
Host Jeremy Hobson ventured out into Ann Arbor, Mich. to see how people are feeling about this year's election, and how the economy will play a role in it.
Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
The state of Michigan actually has a budget surplus on its hands, in large part due to big cutbacks put in place by the governor.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Michigan's continuing progress
Jeremy Hobson Dec 12, 2012
The governor discusses the state's falling unemployment rate, the state of the auto industry and his corporate tax proposal.
On bailouts, from Greece to Michigan
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2012
As news arrives that Greece will receive a fresh $170 billion from the rest of Europe, we are broadcasting from Michigan this week leading up to that state's primary. On the minds of citizens of Michigan? The big auto bailout of a few years back.
Auto bailout a major issue in Michigan primary
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2012
General Motors' turnaround has been pretty dramatic. It's only been a couple years since the government bailed the company out. That bailout has turned into a major issue in the upcoming Republican primary in Michigan.
Super PAC spending in Michigan and beyond
Eve Troeh Feb 21, 2012
Republican presidential candidates are spending millions on the state's airwaves. But those ads are more and more often not being paid for by official campaigns but by giant political action committees -- super PACs.
More from Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2012
How has Michigan rebounded from the days of the auto bailout, bringing its unemployment down from 14 to 9 percent?
Michigan town takes school zone sign to the next level
Adriene Hill Feb 17, 2012
In suburban Detroit, there's a speed limit sign telling drivers to slow down to 25 mph on school days -- but it's a little different than the signs you might be used to seeing in your neighborhood.
