Restaurants nervous as Michigan lawmakers debate paid sick time ahead of Friday deadline
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.
$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Motor City Contractor Fund connecting Detroit-based builders to capital for projects
There is nearly $5 billion in commercial building contracts around Detroit, a sign of a growing industry in the city.
New tipped wage law clears Michigan House as debate continues on earned sick time rules
Lawmakers are still debating the incoming earned sick time rule that is set to go into effect on Friday.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Man in yearslong battle to retrieve lost Bitcoin hard drive worth around $800 million offers to buy landfill
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Man who lost bitcoin hard drive worth millions offers to buy waste dump site
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
EV Tax Debate: Michigan GOP speaker considers higher EV fees for funding roads
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall says he is willing to look at raising more money from EV owners to help fund Governor Gretchen Whitmer's plan to fix the roads.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
Coin expert agrees with Trump's wish for US to stop making pennies due to cost
"Canada already discontinued making pennies a long time ago," Stewart said.
Bird Flu impacts: Metro Detroit business feeling pains from the cost of eggs
The pain on the stickers of eggs is increasing as Bird Flu continues to ravage farms across the U.S. Meanwhile, Metro Detroit businesses are feeling the hits as prices go up.
VIDEO: Protestors gather to stop Elon Musk’s 'billionaire takeover'
More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed for 30 days amid border negotiations
President Donald Trump delayed planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security.