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Michigan jobless rate remains stable during September

LANSING – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 5.0 percent during September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment fell by 27,000 over the month, while the number of unemployed people increased by 1,000. Michigan’s labor force declined by 26,000 during September. “Michigan’s labor market cooled as payroll jobs dipped in the third quarter. Declines were concentrated in the other services and professional and business services sectors this quarter,” said ...

Nessel sues HailgateA2 LLC, owner over concert and UM football ticket and memorabilia sales

LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday announced a lawsuit against HailgateA2 LLC (Hailgate) and owner John Klein over numerous violations of common law and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, alleging unlawful assertions of association with the University of Michigan ...

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Regulation changes for spawning closure, northern pike now in effect

LANSING - Adjusting daily possession limits to allow for harvesting smaller fish in select lakes and removing an unnecessary spawning closure are part of updated northern pike regulations now in effect following Michigan Natural Resources Commission action earlier this week. During its Oct. ...

Spot a bear den? Let us know about it

LANSING - While you’re enjoying time outdoors this fall and winter, keep an eye open for black bear dens. Reporting den locations to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a simple yet effective way to support bear management programs. Depending on their location in the state, ...

AAA: More than one-third of drivers fail to slow down or move over

DEARBORN — Most drivers say they slow down or move over when approaching a vehicle stopped on the roadside. But new research shows many still fail to take action when it matters most. Ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day on Oct. 17, a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that more than 90% of drivers reported slowing down or moving over the last time they passed a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or police vehicle on the shoulder. However, previous observational research found that only 64% of drivers actually changed lanes or reduced their speed when ...