IRS knowingly sends stimulus check to dead grandmother, wealthy foreigner as vets, other Americans wait
The IRS sees dead people — and apparently pays them too.
Front-line work during pandemic falls on women, minorities
While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Life after COVID-19 won't be normal for Michigan workers as manufacturing needs system overhaul
As Michigan manufacturers eye reopening, many in the industry are looking for guidance on how to safely return their employees to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer announces MI Safe Start, expects restrictions on construction & outdoor enterprises to loosen next
Michigan Gov. Whitmer said the next set of restrictions that could be loosened include construction and outdoor jobs, during an interview with Politico.
State says it's provided benefits to more than a million unemployed Michigan workers
The state of Michigan says it has provided benefits to more than a million workers who have filed for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19
Michigan sets up mortgage relief program to give 3-month break from mortgage payments
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the MiMortgage Relief Partnership to offer a 90-day grace period for all mortgage payments for homeowners in need of assistance.
Another 4.4 million workers applied for unemployment last week, roughly 26 million out of work
The nation's unemployment total rose to roughly 26 million as 4.4 million more Americans applied for benefits last week.
Wayne County projecting at least $152 million deficit due to COVID-19
Wayne County says it's measuring at least a $152 million deficit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
Detroit Medical Center furloughs nearly 500 team members amid COVID-19 crisis
Detroit Medical Center announced Wednesday it would furlough 480 employees who are not responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
Ann Arbor's Caravan Gift Shop raising money to stay open after 93 years of business
One Ann Arbor store is at risk of closing its doors for good after 93 years of business.
