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U of M: Economy Will Improve in 2010

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) University of Michigan economists say the state's economy will improve in 2010, but only in comparison to what has been one of the most "brutal" in a generation.

Michigan Holds Still Has Nation's Highest Jobless Rate

Lansing, MI (2009-11-20) A new University of Michigan forecast says unemployment will probably peak in 2010, but job growth will be very slow.

Generation Y Michigan: Creating Policies to Lure College Grads to Detroit

Detroit, MI (2009-11-20) When college students travel to Detroit, it s usually to visit nightclubs, maybe a ballgame. But last weekend a group of students spent time in the city for something completely different.

MSU to Help Students Who Lost Promise Scholarhip Money

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) Michigan State University is helping out 8-thousand Michigan students who relied on money from the Promise Scholarship program. The program has been cut from the state budget, and students are scrambling to find funds.

Pass The Pumpkin Pie (Maybe Not This Year)

Portland, OR (2009-11-19) Nestle says heavy rain hurt its pumpkin harvest so there may be a shortage of its Libby's pumpkin pie products through the holidays.

Computer Glitch Snars Air Traffic

Washington, DC & Atlanta, GA (2009-11-19) The Federal Aviation Administration says the problem has been fixed, but for the second time in 15 months, a glitch in its flight plan system has triggered cancellations and delays that are still affecting flights across the nation.

Record Number of Home Owners At Risk

Washington, DC (2009-11-19) An industry group says more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September, a record-high for the ninth straight quarter.

Up in the Air

Atlanta, GA (2009-11-19) There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans.

Thanksgiving Travel

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) AAA Michigan predicts 1.2 million Michiganders plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. That's a slight increase over last year.

The Debate Over Michigan's Film Tax Credits Lansing, MI (2009-11-18) State lawmakers took testimony from film industry insiders today as debate over economic growth continues at the Capitol.

New Breast Cancer Screening Device Unveiled

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-18) A Detroit hospital has launched a company to build and sell a new breast cancer screening device.

Michigan's Jobless Rate Declines

Lansing, MI (2009-11-18) The national jobless rate went up last month, but Michigan's unemployment rate dropped slightly in October.

Where's My Eggo Waffle? Atlanta, GA (2009-11-18) The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles.

New Home Construction Falls

Washington, DC (2009-11-18) Construction of new homes plunged last month as builders waited to see whether lawmakers would extend a tax credit for homebuyers.

Consumer Prices Rise

Washington, DC (2009-11-18) Consumer prices edged up slightly faster than expected in October, driven higher by another increase in energy prices and the biggest jump in new car prices in 28 years.

Poll: Majority of Americans Support Public Option

Washington, DC (2009-11-18) But the level of support depends on how the question is asked.

GM Will Keep Headquarters in Downtown Detroit

Lansing, MI (2009-11-17) General Motors Co. is promising to keep its headquarters in Detroit in return for expanded state tax credits.

Tax Credits Spur Michigan Film Industry

Lansing, MI (2009-11-17) The Michigan Film Office says 82 projects have been filmed in the state since April 2008, when it introduced tax incentives that are among the nation's most generous.

Poll: TAX THE RICH to Pay for Health Care Reform

Washington, DC (2009-11-17) Of all the approaches Congress is considering to pay for President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, the only one that got majority support in the AP poll was a new income tax on upper-income people.

Wholesale Prices Rise, Though Less Than Expected

Washington, DC (2009-11-17) The Labor Department says its Producer Price Index rose 0.3% last month, after falling 0.6% in September. Analysts had expected a 0.5% gain last month.

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