Detroit Mayor Duggan battles with charter commission in plans for future

Detroit Mayor Duggan battles with charter commission in plans for future

Mayor Mike Duggan said the commission responsible for planning the future of the city isn't considering how billions of dollars will be raised to pay for some services it wants for the future of Detroit.

Mayor Mike Duggan said the commission responsible for planning the future of the city isn't considering how billions of dollars will be raised to pay for some services it wants for the future of Detroit.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check

Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check

While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.

While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.

Michigan's Extended Benefits program ends this week. Here's information on other programs

Michigan's Extended Benefits program ends this week. Here's information on other programs

The state's unemployment levels have fallen enough that Michigan will no longer pay out funds through its Extended Benefits program. Other relief options may still be available, however.

The state's unemployment levels have fallen enough that Michigan will no longer pay out funds through its Extended Benefits program. Other relief options may still be available, however.

Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account

Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account

 A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.

 A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Despite pandemic, study shows Americans optimistic about job market

Despite pandemic, study shows Americans optimistic about job market

"It is surprising, especially when one in three reports of the pandemic that we went through knocked them off course in their careers," he said.

"It is surprising, especially when one in three reports of the pandemic that we went through knocked them off course in their careers," he said.

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses

IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses

"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.

"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.